Politics Briefing: PM says Canada does not support premise of South Africa’s genocide case against Israel

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Hello, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada does not support the premise of South Africa’s case before the International Court of Justice in the Hague that Israel’s military action in Gaza is genocide. Trudeau stated that view today when asked about the issue during a news conference in Guelph, Ont. He also said that further details on the Canadian position would be released within hours in a ministerial statement. “We do not support the premise of the question raised by South Africa,” Trudeau said. The Prime Minister did not elaborate on Canada’s specific concerns. He noted that Canada supports the...