Press Release Department: Non-Governmental - Islamic Relief Canada

Islamic Relief Canada issued a statement: “Yesterday, Israeli authorities denied the entry of a Canadian delegation heading to the West Bank, Palestine at a land crossing from Jordan, describing delegates as a “public safety” risk. The delegation included six Members of Parliament and representatives of several Canadian humanitarian organizations, all of whom had received prior approval … Read more

Islamic Relief Canada expresses grave concern over the latest developments in Gaza, as Israel’s newly approved plan to take full military control of Gaza City marks a dramatic escalation of an already devastating crisis.Islamic Relief Canada urgently calls on the Government of Canada and the international community to: Demand a full ceasefire and unimpeded humanitarian access; Publicly oppose the further military escalation and … Read more