Trudeau government silent on genocide allegations against Israel at UN court
OTTAWA—The federal government is so far staying out of the latest political flashpoint surrounding the war in Gaza, as it remains silent on a contentious accusation being heard this week at the UN’s International Court of Justice that Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians .
The United States and Israel were quick to reject the allegation — which South Africa filed at the ICJ in late December — as groundless and insulting, while other countries have expressed support for the claim, including Turkey, a NATO ally and staunch critic of Israel’s ongoing airstrikes and ground attacks in response to the Hamas atrocities launched from the Gaza Strip on Oct. 7.
