Netanyahu Criticizes Carney Over Gaza Comments

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney for seemingly endorsing a protestor's claim of genocide in Gaza. During a rally, Carney acknowledged a protester's accusation by referencing Canada's arms embargo against Israel, which was misinterpreted as agreement. Carney later clarified that he did not hear the term 'genocide' and was merely affirming public knowledge about the embargo due to the situation in Gaza. Netanyahu urged Carney to retract his statement, stating that Israel is engaged in a justified conflict against Hamas. Carney's comments have intensified political debates in Canada, especially within the Liberal Party, which has faced pressure to reassess its arms export policies to Israel. This controversy arises amidst ongoing military actions in Gaza following Hamas' attacks in October 2023.