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The Israel-Hamas war has divided Canadians. Why can’t our politicians unite us?

When Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly sat down with the Star’s editorial board a couple of weeks ago, she described the rising Middle East tension this way: “Of all the geopolitical crises, this is one that is the most emotionally difficult for all.”

That reality was also discussed a couple of weeks ago when Justin Trudeau sat down privately with New Democrat Leader Jagmeet Singh, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet and Conservative foreign affairs critic Michael Chong, along with their aides.

Because they imported the problem and now are helpless to stop it.

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