According to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, he currently has no plans to invite the Israeli Prime Minister for a visit, despite being steadfast friends with Israel. Trudeau expressed concerns about rising violence and a judicial reform that he believes would undermine democracy in Israel. The reform would allow Israel’s parliament to overturn decisions made by the country’s Supreme Court. Trudeau stated that any reform should receive widespread support from Israeli society, which has shown opposition to the proposal through large demonstrations. Additionally, Trudeau criticized the expansion of settlements, which Canada considers illegal under international law. The Israeli government argues that their judicial reform would better balance the role of judges and elected representatives. Despite President Joe Biden inviting Netanyahu for an official visit to the United States, Trudeau suggested that he will not extend a similar invitation. Trudeau previously had a bilateral meeting with Netanyahu in February 2021 and spoke with interim predecessor Naftali Bennett in March 2022. In February, senators invited the speaker of Israel’s parliament to make an official visit to Canada. However, no details about this visit have been published yet. In April, Liberal MP Salma Zahid criticized Trudeau’s government for not taking stronger action against police violence in Jerusalem. Zahid emphasized the importance of standing up for human rights. In May, Israeli Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli’s visit to Parliament Hill without following diplomatic protocols raised eyebrows.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu excluded from Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau’s guest list despite planning a visit to the United States
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