OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada “unequivocally condemns” Iran’s assaults on Israel.
His assertion comes after Iran’s state-run media introduced Tehran had fired ballistic missiles at targets inside Israel on Saturday in what was Iran’s first direct navy assault on the nation.
Israel additionally reported that Iran had fired greater than 100 bomb-carrying drones in its course.
U.S. officers, talking on the situation of anonymity, say they downed a number of the missiles that have been en path to Israel.
Trudeau says he’s getting common updates from the nationwide safety and intelligence advisor, the chief of the defence employees and the chief of the Privy Council.
Israel closed its airspace Saturday in anticipation of the assaults.
Battle between the 2 international locations heightened this week after an airstrike blamed on Israel destroyed Iran’s consulate in Syria, and Iran vowed revenge.
International Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly mentioned Friday that Canadians ought to keep away from all journey to Israel in gentle of the elevated threat.
She mentioned Canadians who stay in Israel ought to go away “by business means.”
In the meantime, Air Canada introduced that it had cancelled its Saturday flight to Tel Aviv. The airline operates 4 continuous return flights per week from Toronto to Tel Aviv. The subsequent one is scheduled for Monday.
“We have now additionally put in place a versatile rebooking coverage for purchasers and can proceed to observe the scenario in the area and regulate our schedule accordingly,” a spokesperson mentioned in a press release.
Conservative member of Parliament Michael Chong, who serves because the international affairs critic, mentioned his social gathering condemns Iran’s assault and stands with Israel.
“Conservatives name on the Trudeau authorities to work with Canada’s allies to make sure Israel’s safety and regional stability,” he wrote on X.
