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Podcast: North Star with Ellin Bessner
Episode: What’s at stake for Israel after the International Court of Justice genocide hearings?
Description: Last week, at the International Court of Justice in The Hague, the Jewish State was accused of committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, in a case launched by South Africa. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly both gave oddly confusing statements, in which they said Canada’s support for international law “does not mean” they support South Africa’s accusations. Onlookers were confused by the phrasing—and even federal government staffers didn’t know what to make of it.
It took a few days before a statement by Global Affairs Canada confirmed that the country will...