October 9, 2025
RED FM News Desk
Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada is urging all parties involved in the U.S.-backed Gaza peace plan to uphold their commitments, as Ottawa explores ways to help bring the conflict to an end.
“The next 48 hours are crucial,” Carney told reporters Thursday morning on Parliament Hill ahead of a cabinet meeting. “We’re encouraged, but it’s the first phase and there’s more to come.”
Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first stage of the proposal, which includes a temporary pause in fighting and the release of 20 living hostages by Hamas. In exchange, Israel will pull its troops back to an agreed-upon line. The initial truce is intended to lead to a phased end to the war, with the details of subsequent stages still under negotiation.
Carney expressed gratitude to U.S. President Donald Trump, as well as to Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey, for their roles in facilitating the deal. He urged both sides — and “particularly Hamas” — to fully implement the agreement, including the release of all hostages, both living and deceased.
“The president and I discussed in the White House how Canada can support this process,” Carney said, referencing his visit to Washington earlier this week. “We are supporting with humanitarian aid. There are other mechanisms that we can do to support it.”
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand echoed the prime minister’s message in a post on X, calling for the immediate and unrestricted flow of humanitarian assistance into Gaza.
“Canada will support all efforts to turn this positive step into lasting peace for Israelis and Palestinians,” Anand wrote.
Loading ...
