National· August 18, 2026 at 11:44 a.m.
Palestinian Ambassador Urges Canada to Increase Efforts for Mideast Peace
Key takeaways
- The Palestinian ambassador to Canada has called on Canada to do more to end Israel's occupation
- Canada is seen as 'pivotal' in achieving peace in the Middle East
- It is unclear what actions the Canadian government may take in response
The newly appointed Palestinian ambassador to Ottawa, Feda Abdelhady, has called on Canada to take a more active role in ending Israel's occupation. According to The Globe and Mail, her comments come as she presented her credentials to Governor-General Mary Simon earlier this week.
In an interview with the news outlet, Abdelhady emphasized that Canada is 'pivotal' in achieving peace in the Middle East and urged the Canadian government to take more action. She did not specify what actions she was referring to.
'Canada has a unique role to play in ending the occupation and ensuring peace and stability in the region,' Abdelhady said.
The Palestinian ambassador's comments follow a series of diplomatic tensions between Canada and Palestine. In 2018, Canada closed its embassy in Tel Aviv and moved its operations to Jerusalem, a move that was widely criticized by Palestinians.
It is unclear what actions the Canadian government may take in response to Abdelhady's call for increased involvement. The Department of Foreign Affairs did not respond to requests for comment.
