Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand has issued a formal notice to Israel’s envoy in Ottawa following the death of a Canadian in Lebanon, which her spokeswoman says will be investigated by Israeli officials.
“We did speak with the Israeli ambassador and we requested that Israel undertake a full and transparent investigation into the killing of a Canadian citizen on Lebanese soil,” Anand told reporters Tuesday on Parliament Hill.
“We were very adamant that this investigation is extremely important.”
The family of 38-year-old Windsor, Ont. resident Hassan Haidar said an Israeli drone shot him in the head on April 10, during its ongoing military campaign in Lebanon, which has killed thousands.
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Anand’s spokeswoman said she directed Global Affairs Canada to issue a démarche for Israeli Ambassador Iddo Moed, which involves a formal request for information but is short of summoning the head of a diplomatic mission.
Moed spoke with Canadian officials last week, followed by a meeting between Canada’s ambassador in Tel Aviv and Israel’s foreign ministry, according to Anand’s spokeswoman, who said Israel’s foreign ministry has since promised an investigation.
Asked by reporters if her office received Israel’s commitment for an investigation, Anand replied: “We are very much hoping that they will respond positively to our request for a full and transparent investigation.”
Israel’s embassy in Ottawa did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Canada has urged Israel to respect Lebanese sovereignty and civilians as Israel’s fight against the Iran-backed Hezbollah takes a pause under a delicate, 10-day ceasefire.
Anand, who spoke before U.S. President Donald Trump indefinitely extended a ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran that was set to expire Wednesday, said she has been speaking with Gulf partners in an attempt to advance the protection of civilians.
“This is a very concerning and fragile ceasefire, both on the Iran and Lebanon front. And we’re very much hoping that there is a de-escalation — that the ceasefire will remain in place and become permanent, and that indeed, civilian lives and civilian infrastructure will be protected at all times.”
She added that she plans to travel to the Persian Gulf region “in the coming weeks.”
—With additional files from Global News
Fight around for a terrorist organization (Hezbollah) and find out I guess.
“Canadian”
That’s laughable….
WHO F / G CARES ? MOVE THE F/ K ON ANAND !!!
why are Canadians in Lebanon. more bull sh like it there then stay, don’t bother us again
Canadians live in Canada not Lebanon.
Being Canadian used to mean something, besides just a convenient way to access an emergency room waiting room.
I haven’t received my twice-per-week cheque yet from the IRGC, and i’m pi ssed! Must be because Iran is bankrupt now.
Why not hold them accountable for their attacks on UN peacekeepers, and Medics while you are at it?
Why are they still in Lebanon? Planning on annexing it like they have always done…
One less Fake Canadian.