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Ottawa says it has ‘taken note’ of UN court call for end to Israeli settlements
OTTAWA — The federal government says it has “taken note” of a ruling from the top UN court that called Israel’s presence in the occupied Palestinian territories unlawful.
A spokesperson for Global Affairs Canada acknowledged the nonbinding opinion issued by the International Court of Justice in a statement Friday.
The spokesperson says it has been the position of consecutive Canadian governments not to recognize permanent Israeli control over territories that were occupied in 1967.
The statement says illegal settlements are an obstacle to a just and lasting peace in the area.