The Canadian Islamic Congress today added its voice to growing protests over Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s decision on Monday to have Canada vote against a United Nations resolution condemning Israel’s atrocities in Gaza.

Ottawa’s unwavering support of Israel in the current conflict, highlighted by its vote at the UN, is a break from neutral positions of the recent past in which Canada’s norm has typically been abstention from voting.

In the past Canadian representatives at the UN always voted on Middle East issues on this country’s historic basis of “principle” and “fair-mindedness.” During the current massacre of Gazan civilians, however, Canada’s even-handed and middle-of-the-road positions have changed into unwavering support for Israel.   »»» The Muslim News (U.K.)

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