Canadian Muslims’ urgent plea, calling for Gaza ceasefire

News Desk (MNTV) — Over 450 Canadian civil society and faith-based organizations have issued an urgent plea to 

Prime Minister Mark Carney, calling for decisive action in response to the latest escalation of Israeli strikes in Gaza.

The letter, led by the National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM), condemns the Israeli government’s abandonment of the ceasefire.

The latest round of escalation has resulted in the deaths of over 450 Palestinians, including more than 80 children, within just 24 hours.

The letter accuses Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government of committing mass atrocities, with attacks deliberately targeting civilians in what international legal bodies have described as a plausible act of genocide.

It further criticizes the lack of global response, particularly from Canada, urging the federal government to uphold its commitment to human rights and international law.

Among the key demands, the organizations call for:

• The unequivocal condemnation of Israel’s military actions in Gaza;
• The imposition of Magnitsky sanctions on Netanyahu and members of his government, including extremist factions linked to human rights violations;
• A complete two-way arms embargo, beyond the existing restrictions on weapon exports;
• Immediate recognition of Palestine as a sovereign state;
• The facilitation of humanitarian aid to Gaza, despite Israeli-imposed blockades;
• And urgent efforts to rescue Canadian families trapped in the conflict.

The signatories stress that Canada’s credibility on the world stage is at risk if it fails to act, especially as it seeks international support against growing geopolitical threats.

The letter also draws a parallel to the Trump administration’s annexation threats and warns that Gaza faces an even greater risk of forced displacement.

With growing pressure from advocacy groups and international bodies, the Canadian government is now at a crossroads. Will it take concrete steps to defend human rights, or remain silent as the crisis escalates? That remains the pressing question.