Anand Expresses Concern About Killing of Canadian in Lebanon by Israeli Forces
His brother said he was helping a man shot by a drone when he was killed, as Canada seeks consular contact.
- Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand is contacting Israeli officials after a Canadian, Hassan Haidar, was killed by Israeli forces in Lebanon.
- Haidar died while helping a man who was shot by a drone in southern Lebanon, according to Haidar's brother.
- Israel increased attacks on Lebanon amid conflict with Hezbollah, with strikes continuing after talks between Lebanese and Israeli officials.
- Canada hopes for a ceasefire, and Anand has expressed Canada's solidarity with Lebanon's territorial integrity and offered condolences to Haidar's family.
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Foreign minister says she spoke to Lebanese counterpart in wake of Canadian citizen's killing
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said she spoke with her Lebanese counterpart on Tuesday to express condolences on the killing of a Canadian citizen in the country last week, but declined to sanction Israel, which his family blames for the death.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs indicated that she was making contact with the Israeli authorities following the death of a Canadian in Lebanon.
Foreign Minister Anita Anand said she was making contact with the Israeli authorities following the IDF murder of a Canadian in Lebanon.
Anand expresses concern about killing of Canadian in Lebanon by Israeli forces
Anand told reporters the Canadian government is "very concerned" about Hassan Haidar's death, and she expressed condolences to the man's family and community.
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