Carney and Herzog Hold Phone Call Over Gaza, Flotilla and Rising Antisemitism

Overview

• Canada’s prime minister and Israel’s president spoke by phone and agreed to keep close contact while both affirmed Israel’s right to self‑defence in international law.
• Prime Minister Mark Carney called the treatment of civilians on the Gaza‑bound flotilla unacceptable, demanded an independent investigation, and strongly condemned remarks by Israel’s security minister.
• Carney described Gaza’s humanitarian situation as catastrophic and urged immediate, unimpeded aid access and continued protection of civilians and critical infrastructure.
• President Isaac Herzog pressed for full implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 2803, saying it requires the disarmament of Hamas and establishment of a new Gaza government, and warned about repeated Hezbollah attacks and Iran’s regional threat.
• Both leaders raised rising antisemitic violence—Herzog urged Canada to address Jewish community fears and Canada pointed to new laws and community safety funding as steps to counter hate while both pledged ongoing diplomatic coordination.