Hub Podcasts Why Carney's warning to Israel will cause more harm than good
May 20, 2025
Noah Shack, the interim president of the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs, dives deep into the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. He discusses a recent international call for Israel to halt military actions and emphasizes the importance of accountability from both Israel and Hamas. Shack advocates for a two-state solution and highlights the need for collaboration between Israelis and Palestinians. He also addresses the rise of anti-Semitism in Canada related to foreign policy and the challenges of providing humanitarian aid without enabling Hamas.
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Hamas Disarmament Key to Peace
- Ceasing Israeli military action allows Hamas to maintain hostage captivity and threat persistence.
- Only Hamas disarmament can open the path to peace, not Israeli cessation alone.
Canada’s Shift Empowers Hamas
- Canada's statement threatening Israel marks a shift in placing the burden of peace.
- It risks emboldening Hamas and is embarrassing for Canada as Hamas welcomed the support.
Legitimacy of Palestinian State Recognition
- Recognizing a Palestinian state should follow peaceful negotiation and not terror group control.
- October 7th attacks by Hamas shattered peace prospects and reset timelines drastically.