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Canada demands Israel probe 'appalling' treatment of flotilla members
- Canadian PM Mark Carney called Israel’s treatment of Gaza-bound flotilla activists “appalling,” demanded an independent investigation, and reiterated opposition to settlement expansion.
- Ties between Ottawa and Jerusalem are at a low point — Israel says flotilla activists had Hamas links (no evidence shown) while Canada says detained Canadians were mistreated and denied consular access.
- Amid the dispute both leaders warned about Iran as a threat, and Israel urged Canada to tackle a rise in antisemitic incidents at home.
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