Government's endorsement of Palestinian statehood motion wins praise, draws outrage

The Liberal government's last-minute endorsement of an amended NDP motion on Palestinian statehood is being welcomed by the country's Muslim advocacy group and derided by Jewish voices who say Ottawa has sub-contracted its foreign policy to "anti-Israel radicals."

Government's endorsement of Palestinian statehood motion wins praise, draws outrage
Minister of Foreign Affairs Melanie Joly speaks to reporters in the Foyer of the House of Commons

The Liberal government's last-minute endorsement of an amended NDP motion on Palestinian statehood is being welcomed by the country's Muslim advocacy group and derided by Jewish voices who say Ottawa has sub-contracted its foreign policy to "anti-Israel radicals."