Diplomats call for robust Canadian sanctions on Israel

Scores of former senior Canadian diplomats are calling for the federal government to issue "robust" sanctions on Israel over deteriorating conditions in the Palestinian territories and Lebanon. In a letter sent to media outlets, the former diplomats also call on Ottawa to review Canada's trade agreement with Israel and issue a notice that a strategic partnership agreement will be suspended if conditions don't improve. The letter cites Israel's restrictions on aid reaching Gaza and increasing violence affecting civilian populations.