July 14, 2014- Winnipeg, MB MP Joyce Bateman shared her concern over the recent rocket attacks from Gaza on Israel and condemns these acts of terror. MP Bateman stands in support of Israel and applauds Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s statements in response to the situation.

“I met with community members over the weekend and was very heartened to hear how supportive they are of Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s leadership and response to the recent terrorist acts on Israel.”

“I am proud to stand with Prime Minister Stephen Harper, a principled and value based leader who continues to set a strong example in the international community by condemning these actions and standing in solidarity with Israel. He has shown that Canada is unwavering in its support of Israel and their right to defend freedom, democracy and the rule of law.”

“I stand united with the local Jewish community during this time of crisis and fully support Prime Minister Stephen Harper in his call for an end to the cycle of violence on innocent civilians."

July 13, 2014 - Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada in Response to the Situation in Israel

“The indiscriminate rocket attacks from Gaza on Israel are terrorist acts, for which there is no justification. It is evident that Hamas is deliberately using human shields to further terror in the region.

“Failure by the international community to condemn these reprehensible actions would encourage these terrorists to continue their appalling actions. Canada calls on its allies and partners to recognize that these terrorist acts are unacceptable and that solidarity with Israel is the best way of stopping the conflict.

“Canada is unequivocally behind Israel. We support its right to defend itself, by itself, against these terror attacks, and urge Hamas to immediately cease their indiscriminate attacks on innocent Israeli civilians.

“Canada reiterates its call for the Palestinian government to disarm Hamas and other Palestinian terrorist groups operating in Gaza, including the Iranian proxy, Palestinian Islamic Jihad.”