Hamas & Anita Anand

Hamas: Hamas, which controls the Gaza Strip, was cited by Israel as the reason for the blockade, with Israel calling the flotilla a 'PR stunt at the service of Hamas'. Hamas condemned Israel's interception as piracy.

Anita Anand: As Canada's Foreign Minister, Anita Anand engaged directly with her Israeli counterpart, demanding accountability for the mistreatment of Canadian citizens and raising violations of international conventions.

Hamas: Israel dismissed the flotilla's action as a 'PR stunt' serving Hamas, and Gideon Sa ar referred to participants as 'anti-Israel extremists at the service of Hamas'.

Anita Anand: Anita Anand, Canada's Foreign Affairs Minister, condemned the mistreatment of Canadians and directed Global Affairs Canada to summon Israel's ambassador.

Anita Anand: As Canadian Foreign Minister, Anita Anand announced the launch of a new International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian Peace and committed $100 million in urgent humanitarian aid to Gaza, demonstrating Canada's financial support for the region.