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Israel Vows Swift Retaliation Against Iran Amid Renewed Tensions

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz issued a stark warning on Thursday, declaring that Israel would strike Iran again if it perceives any threat from Tehran. Speaking at an air force graduation ceremony, Katz emphasized Israel’s readiness to respond with overwhelming force. “Israel’s long arm will reach you in Tehran, Tabriz, Isfahan—anywhere you try to threaten or harm Israel. There is no place to hide,” Katz stated. “If we must return, we will do so with greater force”. This statement follows a tense June in which Israel launched a 12-day air campaign targeting Iranian nuclear sites, citing concerns over Iran’s alleged progress toward nuclear weapons development—a claim Iran denies. The conflict ended with a U.S.-brokered ceasefire announced by President Donald Trump on June 23. The renewed rhetoric signals lingering volatility in the region, with both nations remaining on high alert. Observers fear that any escalation could reignite broader hostilities across the Middle East.
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Canada Imposes Sanctions on Extremist Israeli Settlers in the West Bank

 

 In a significant move, Canada has imposed sanctions on individuals accused of engaging in violence against Palestinian civilians and their property in the West Bank. These are the first-ever sanctions targeting extremist Israeli settlers under the Special Economic Measures Act. The escalating violence by extremist settlers has undermined human rights, prospects for a two-state solution, and regional security. Since October 7, 2023, there have been at least 800 settler attacks against Palestinians, resulting in verbal or physical assaults, property damage, and forced displacement of communities.

The Sanctioned Individuals:

  1. David Chai Chasdai
  2. Yinon Levi
  3. Zvi Bar Yosef
  4. Moshe Sharvit

These individuals are now prohibited from dealings related to Canada and are rendered inadmissible under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. Canada remains committed to a comprehensive, just, and lasting peace in the Middle East, opposing the expansion of illegal settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem.

Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly emphasized that acts of extremist settler violence are unacceptable, and perpetrators will face consequences. The rise in violence poses significant risks to peace and security in the region, affecting families forced to leave their homes due to threats by extremist settlers.

Canada’s stance aligns with the Geneva Convention, which applies in the occupied territories and establishes Israel’s obligations as an occupying power regarding the humane treatment of inhabitants. While other countries like the U.S., U.K., and EU have also taken measures against violent Israeli settlers, Canada’s recent sanctions represent a crucial step in addressing this ongoing violence.

As the situation unfolds, Canada continues to advocate for a peaceful resolution and justice for affected communities in the West Bank.

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