The government's stance on military exports to Israel is anything but clear-cut

Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly's announcement Tuesday that Canada's suspended 30 military export permits to "ask questions" may have been intended to placate pro-Palestinian activists demanding an arms embargo on Israel. But without more transparency, it remains a political muddle.

The government's stance on military exports to Israel is anything but clear-cut
A stately, blonde-haired woman stands at a microphone taking questions from reporters. Her hands, open palmed, are motioning in a wipe-away motion.

Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly's announcement Tuesday that Canada's suspended 30 military export permits to "ask questions" may have been intended to placate pro-Palestinian activists demanding an arms embargo on Israel. But without more transparency, it remains a political muddle.