Canadian Foreign Minister John Baird, who delivered a supportive speech of Israel at the UN before its vote Thursday on the Palestinian statehood, said Friday “the bottom line is we will not let the Jewish people and the State of Israel stand alone when the going gets tough.”
Baird, in a phone interview from New York, said he had “absolutely no hesitation” about taking the podium and opposing the Palestinian bid, something he knew was not a popular position in the hall.
The Canadian foreign minister criticized Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas for the hostile tenor of his speech.
“Knowing that he had such overwhelming support, this would have been an occasion for him to reach out to the government and people of Israel, to embrace the Jewish people, to talk about his hopes for peace and be magnanimous,” he said.
“Unfortunately it was a rather aggressive speech that will really do nothing to advance the cause of peace or the peace process.”
Baird said he was “disappointed with some countries in Europe for failing to stand up. I thought the Czech Republic was courageous to take the position it did and stand alone in the European Union. I certainly admire their leadership.”
The Czech Republic was the only EU country to vote against the Palestinian resolution, and – along with Israel and Canada – made up a group of nine countries that opposed the bid.
Canada is temporarily recalling senior diplomats from Israel, the West Bank and the United Nations missions in New York and Geneva to assess the implications of Thursday’s vote.
Baird also says Canada will review its whole relationship with the Palestinian Authority and called on the General Assembly decision an impediment to peace.
VIDEO:
Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper speaks about Israel at all costs
Israel Canada America Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Nauru, Palau and Panama.Czech Republic,
PROUD CANADIEN!!!!!
PIZZA PITA!
In the Yalkut Shimoni (Yeshayahu 60) G-d tells Moshiach that 140 kingdoms will surround him, but he shouldn’t be afraid etc.
138 countries voted for the Palestinians. If you add Hamas (in Gaza) and the PA (in the West Bank), you get 140.
And the Aibeshter tells Moshiach not to worry.
Finally, a normal PM that knows what to stand for!!!
Our country (Australia), is also usually one of the few countries that Israel can count on. Since our PM had her own issues at the time Aust. absained , even though our PM really wanted to help us again.
However the Canadian PM Stephen Harper is probably the best Head of State friend Israel has ever had.
The Canadian people must appreaciate really him as evidenced in his reelection which if I remember correctly was a landslide victory.
May The L-ord bless us with more PM’s like Stephen Harper.
thank you to our leaders
May G-D bless them in everything
“G-D keep our land glorious and free”
If anyone heard Tommy Schnurmacher’s show Friday on CJAD, he had 3 political panelists. The Conservative re-iterated what PM Harper said. The NDP (Socialist party for you Americans) guy said their leader Thomas Mulcair would have voted FOR the PLO. The Liberal panelist said her party was angry that the PM wasn’t demanding restraint from Israel.
May Hashem bless Mr, Harper with a long successful life and keep in him power for a very, very long time.
WE NEED MOSHIACH TO TAKE US OUT OF OUR BITTERE UN FINSTER GOLUS – Yes Canada is standing strong with Israel but this isn’t the Israel we want. We want Eretz Yisroel with the Rebbe at its helm! Then the Chasedai Umos Ha’olam will really see Elokus and continue their involvement as the Aibeshter and Rebbe want it!
But where is MOSHIACH!
We also have beer!
Ya, What was that you Americans say about Canada?
Best country in the world! We have hockey and support for Israel. Furthermore, we have the best Prime Minister in the world.
Go Canada, Go Stephen Harper!
Here is a great speech that PM Harper gave to the Shluchim of Canada: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Aw6-qZFfxk
This is at least one good reason moved from the USA to Canada. Our PM is the jewish peoples and israels best friend. I have heard him speak about his support to Israel Since he has taken office. May he continue servinh in canada and showing the world true leadership for many years to come. G-d bless canada and the PM!!!!!!
Thank G-d for Canada! Stephen Harper is awesome and is the most pro Israel prime minister Canada can ever have!
In a world filled with darkness, these countries will bring true light into the world with the coming of Moshiach! May those who stand strong againsy our enemies be blessed abundantly!!!