e-4652 (Foreign affairs)

Petition to the Government of Canada

• The ongoing escalation between Israel and Palestine has led to a significant loss of life, including the tragic deaths of innocent children and widespread suffering among civilians;
• As of October 23rd, the ongoing conflict has led to a staggering loss of life, with over 5,000 Palestinians (62% of the fatalities being women and children) and 1,400 Israelis tragically losing their lives. Additionally, more than one million civilians have been displaced, and the number of injuries has reached a devastating count, with over 12,500 Palestinians and 3,400 Israelis being severely wounded;
• Article 3 of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights, ratified by both Canada and Israel, unequivocally affirms that every individual possesses the inherent rights to life, liberty, and personal security;
• Canada has a proud tradition of promoting human rights and diplomacy on the global stage, and we believe that the Canadian government's active involvement can play a pivotal role in advocating for a ceasefire and diplomatic efforts to bring about a peaceful resolution to this enduring conflict;
• The conflict has regrettably seen an alarming rise in anti-Semitism and Islamophobia accompanying the outbreaks of violence.