NDP MPs: keep up the fight for a free Palestine

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Late Monday night – after hours of debate and last-minute amendments – a historic motion in support of Palestine passed in the House of Commons.

The bolder points of the motion brought forward by the NDP – like the call to recognize Palestinian statehood – were watered down by the Liberals. But on many counts, this motion is a strong step forward.

It endorsed an end to arms exports to Israel – a measure advocates have called for since the conflict began last October. It reaffirmed Canada’s commitment to work toward a two-state solution, a ceasefire and the release of all hostages.

Your MP helped bring this critical motion forward. Will you send them a letter right now, thanking them for their work and encouraging them to keep up the fight until Canada delivers an airtight arms embargo and recognizes Palestine’s statehood?

NDP MPs:

Keep up the fight for a free Palestine

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I’m writing to express my deep gratitude to you and the federal NDP for bringing forward Monday’s motion on Palestine, and for taking up the call of millions of people organizing in Canada and around the world for a free Palestine.

On many counts – including calling for an end to arms transfers to Israel, and reaffirming the need for a two-state solution – this motion is a significant win. But Canada can and must do more.

In its revised form, Monday’s motion doesn’t specifically call for a two-way arms embargo and avoids explicit mention of non-lethal weapons, which means their sale could continue unimpeded. It also doesn’t recognize Palestinian statehood – something 139 of 193 UN member states have already done.

I urge you to continue your advocacy and ensure that the arms embargo will immediately stop military exports to Israel, including those that have already been approved by Global Affairs Canada. I urge you to continue pushing for Palestinian human rights and Palestinian statehood which is essential for a two-state solution.

Thank you for bringing this motion forward, and for your commitment to the rights and lives of the Palestinian people. I hope that in the months ahead, you will continue to fight for a free Palestine. I, and thousands of people like me, stand with you.

In solidarity,

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NDP MPs: keep up the fight for a free Palestine

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