TheHill: The Senate passed a resolution by unanimous consent Thursday night supporting Israel’s strikes on Gaza earlier this week.
S.Res.599 expresses “vigorous support and unwavering commitment to the welfare, security, and survival of the State of Israel as a Jewish and democratic state with secure borders, and recognizing and strongly supporting its right to act in self-defense to protect its citizens against acts of terrorism.”
They must have caught wind of Canada's pro-Israel prime minister throwing unwavering support towards the Jewish nation.
“We fundamentally believe that Israel has the right to defend itself and its citizens from terrorist threats,” stated Canadian Foreign Minister John Baird. “Far too often, the Jewish people find themselves on the front lines in the struggle against terrorism, the great struggle of our generation.”
Referencing the hundreds of terrorist rockets that sparked Israel’s “Operation Pillar of Cloud” – a provocation much of the world has suddenly forgotten about – Baird said that Canada “condemns the terrorist group Hamas and stands with Israel as it deals with regional threats to peace and security.”
Yes, the Obama administration gave a statement of support for Israel's defensive campaign (even if there was a veiled warning thrown in with it); but man, could we use a Stephen Harper.
