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2026-05-26 07:11:32
[Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Israeli President Isaac Herzog Speak by Phone, Focusing on Middle East Situation and Gaza Flotilla Incident] 1. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Israeli President Isaac Herzog spoke by phone on May 25, focusing on the latest developments in the Middle East conflict and seeking ways to de-escalate regional tensions. 2. During the call, Carney stated that Israel's treatment of civilians, including Canadian citizens, during the interception of the Gaza aid flotilla was "shocking" and "unacceptable," and he has requested an independent investigation by Israel. 3. While condemning the handling of the situation, Carney reiterated Canada's position on safeguarding Israel's security and its right to self-defense under international law, and emphasized the importance of protecting civilians and civilian infrastructure. 4. Carney called for a "two-state solution" through negotiations, advocating for the establishment of an independent Palestinian state that coexists peacefully and securely with Israel, while reiterating opposition to Israel's illegal settlement expansion in the West Bank and violence against Palestinian civilians. 5. Both sides emphasized the importance of resuming substantive dialogue among all parties and maintaining stability in key maritime passages such as the Strait of Hormuz, and welcomed Lebanon's efforts to restart dialogue.
