As organizations committed to upholding human rights, the protection of civilians, peace, and justice— several of whom are present in Gaza and seeing daily the grave consequences of the transfer of weapons to conflict parties—we urge the Government of Canada to take immediate action to cease all exports of arms and arms components to Israel, as well as any and all transfers for which Israel will b. [...] In addition, the International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) order to halt Israel’s military offensive in Rafah due to the plausible risk of genocide as well as its July 19th Advisory Opinion which found that Israel’s prolonged occupation of the occupied Palestinian territory is unlawful are significant international legal findings that call for concrete policy changes, and not just on the part of Isra. [...] We are extremely concerned that these previously authorized transfers include at least $95 million in Canadian military goods that could be exported to Israel by the end of 2025, despite the ongoing and well- documented pattern of IHL and human rights violations by Israel in Gaza and the West Bank. [...] We urge your office to refuse the transfer of the recently announced mortar cartridge sale with the United States and to cease all military exports to Israel—both direct and those transferred through the United States—including by revoking all extant permits. [...] Sincerely, Amnistie internationale Canada francophone Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) CARE Canada Cooperation Canada Development and Peace – Caritas Canada Doctors of the World Canada Human Concern International Humanity & Inclusion Canada Independent Jewish Voices Canada The International Development and Relief Foundation (IDRF) Islamic Relief Canada Labour Against the.
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