Government's endorsement of amended Palestinian statehood motion wins praise, draws outrage

The Liberal government's last-minute endorsement of an amended NDP motion on Palestinian statehood is being welcomed by the country's Muslim advocacy group and derided by Jewish voices who say Ottawa has sub-contracted its foreign policy to "anti-Israel radicals."

The motion, introduced by NDP MP Heather McPherson, was controversial from the start. One clause in the original motion called on the government to "officially recognize the State of Palestine." ---More...

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