A reference to the 1967 lines as the basis for a future border was reportedly removed at Canada’s request from a G8 summit statement calling for renewed Israeli-Palestinian negotiations.
Reuters cited unnamed diplomatic sources who said that the language was stricken at the insistence of Canada’s leader, Prime Minister Stephen Harper.
The G8 summit, which is taking place this year in Deauville, France, brings together leaders of eight of the world’s leading economic powers.
“The Canadians were really very adamant, even though Obama expressly referred to 1967 borders in his speech last week,” a European diplomat told Reuters.
In his May 19 Middle East policy speech, President Barack Obama called for the 1967 lines with mutually agreed land swaps to be the basis for a future border between Israel and a Palestinian state. This formulation drew objections from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who called the 1967 lines “indefensible” for Israel.
Obama’s call has been praised by some of the leaders of G8 member states, including British Prime Minister David Cameron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
Harper is known for his strongly pro-Israel views.
Reuters obtained a copy of the final G8 statement, which expresses “strong support for the vision of Israeli-Palestinian peace outlined by President Obama.”
Am so proud to live in Canada and vote for this Righteous Man who knows G-d and His people, and defends them. G-d bless Canada and may he extend Prime Minister Harper’s Government many more years…
See Youtube for Harpers comments about his support of Israel.
go g8! my class 🙂
Thank you so much Prime Minister Harper for standing up for what is right and not caving to the pressure imposed by others with questionable motives. Thinking for yourself and doing the right thing just because it is right, is a rare trait not seen enough in our political leaders – Thank you very much for representing Canadians!!!!
go Canada
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Harper’s riding is the area in Calgary where the Jewish people live, and they have one fantastic shaliach. As Prime Minister he was at the public menorah lighting of Rabbi Matusof. You never know how far your influence reaches when you are a kiddush Hashem. Also, Harper, before his re-election has made, of his own initiative, VERY pro-Israel speeches. This, in spite of the Quebec Qua, who are by and large anti-Jewish catholics, and have a huge political sway. Harper has quite the back bone.
Please do a little research. The British Monarchy does descend from German Royalty. They change their name from “Hanover” to “Windsor” prior to or during WW2 to distance themselves from their german heritage. The British were part of the allies. That means that they were not nazis. In response to your remark regarding bombing the train lines to Auschwitz, please see the following from wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Auschwitz_bombing_debate The idea of bombing Auschwitz or the rail lines leading to it is to a very large extent a post-war invention. The issue was launched in the late 1970s when aerial reconnaissance films, which… Read more »
You got that wrong. It was the Queen Mother about whom some compelling stories emerged after her death in how she saved Jews during the war. Philip shtammed foon chayois ro’ois!
B”H for Prime Minister Harper. I am a proud Canadian living in the US. He has made a tremendous difference to Canada and you see how that when a country is for the Yidden, Hashem makes them stronger and in this way helps the Yidden.
Please merkel, don’t get involved! Jewish people have not recovered from your country, yet.
I don’t know what elections you followed but Harper won with flying colors the race wasn’t tight as all. The only question was if he would get a majority gov. or not.
Would that we could clone him! I’d vote for him in a heartbeat!
Thats why we voted for Harper, and not Ignatieff (Liberel)!!!!!!
Go Canada!!!! May Hashem bless this special man!!!!!
germany should either shut their mouths or support Israel to the hilt. As long as the universe exists their crimes against klall yisroel will never be forgotten or forgiven.TIMCHEH ZECHER ZAICHER AMALEK. Roosevelt refused to listen to the please of Americas rabbonim as to the nazis genocide and only got involved in 1942 due to pearl harbour. too little too late for the 6m plus neshomas. Obama grand scheme for disenfranchising Israel by pressuring them to cede our holy g-d given land will only become more fanatical and maniacal if g-d help us g-d forbid he gets re-elected. obama knows… Read more »
he is the best for the JEWS in canada and for ISRAEL!
He’s a real tzadik
We’re proud of our Prime Minister; A good friend of Eretz HaKodesh and a good friend of Chabad.
He meets with the Shluchim twice a year.
Boruch Hashem for Prime Minister Harper! Not only great for Israel, but fantastic for Canada too! Canada was virtually unscathed during the last world recession because of his government’s wise fiscal policies. And he’s conservative on moral issues as well. A truly prinicpled man. I’m so happy to have voted for him.
Ex-patriate Canadians: pls make sure to vote for him next time there is an election.
I’m so proud of my half right now!
Unbelievable! Just unblievable! There is simply no substitute for strong, honest, principled leadership. How fortunate are we in Canada! There are not enough words to express our gratitude to Prime Minister Harper who stands head and shoulders above every other world leader. We must say ‘thank you’.
Some places to start:
Prime Minister Stephen Harper [email protected]
The Right Honourable Stephen Harper [email protected]
The Hon. John Baird [email protected]
The Hon. Peter Kent [email protected]
The Hon. Jason Kenney [email protected]
the Royal Family is indeed descended from Germans and please don’t praise the British who refused to bomb the train tracks to Auschwitz
GO CANADA!!!!!!
All those that followed the Canadian Elections know that the race was so close. B”H Mr. Harper won! He has proved that he is a true friend to us!
go harper!!
Please take a moment and call or email the Prime Minister to thank him for his bold and moral stance on Israel. Every voice counts! Email:[email protected] Fax: 613-941-6900 Mail:Office of the Prime Minister 80 Wellington Street Ottawa, ON K1A 0A2
Actually the British (and the Royals in particular) are descended from the Germans, Russians and French. The Saxons (Anglo-Saxons?) were of German descent while the Normans were French. The Queen is descended of German and Russian royalty.
so very proud of Canada, my homeland.
call mr. harper
I would also point out that HRH Prince Phillip’s (Her Majesty the Queen’s husband) mother was given the ‘Righteous among Nations’ title by Yad Vashem in Israel for hiding Jews in her house during the holocaust. While I do not deny that 2 of his sisters were married to Nazi’s and therefore not invited to the wedding of the Queen to their brother, Prince Phillip himself is not a child or descendent of Nazi’s.
Man, are we proud of you!!!
Great friend of Eretz YIsroel!
Since when are the British descended from Nazi’s? Who do you think saved the world from them? May I suggest that you get out your history books? Sure America came in but that was in Dec 1941 not Sep 1939 and as everyone knows was only bc Pearl Harbor was attacked and yes, the U.S. did help but not as much as they think they did. However, with Hollywood at the helm one could be mistaken for believing anything, therefore I forgive your crass and untrue observation but implore you to read before showing your ignorance to the world at… Read more »
Remember the days when America was known as the most Pro-Israel nation? Remember the days when America was known as the free market capital? Remember the days when you could come to Ellis island from anywhere in the world and work here? Well in 2011 in North America it is Canada that is the most Pro Israel nation, Canada that now is in the 6 nations classified as a Free Economy and the US that is downgraded as mostly free. It is Canada where it is easy to get a work visa and America which has made it impossible and… Read more »
S. Harper =chassid umos ha`olam
without thinking twice!!!
that would be PRIME MINISTER MR STEPHEN HARPER !!!!!
“blama canada!”
nice one harper!
sorry americans…. your president truelly suck!!!
yay.
go harper !!!!!!!. we have him for another 4 uniterrupted yrs!!!!!!!!! it was worth voting for him
we got to meet him when he came to Chabad @ Flamingo’s grand opening. GO HARPER!!!!!!
may he and his family be blessed
Kia Kaha
God bless Harper
Not a shock to me that its theGermans and British who approve .
They are both descendants of natzis!
So the German Chancellor thinks the Jews should give up land required to defend Jewish lives, huh? Why is that not surprizing?
Woo Hoo go Harper that why I voted for him!
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