In a bold stance against U.S. President Joe Biden’s position, Canada’s Conservative opposition leader, Pierre Poilievre, has publicly endorsed Israel’s right to strike Iran’s nuclear sites. Poilievre, who is currently leading the polls as the potential next Canadian Prime Minister, argues that such a move would be a “gift by the Jewish state to humanity.
During a press briefing held on Tuesday outside Canada’s House of Commons, Poilievre defended his support for Israel’s proactive defense measures against Iran’s nuclear ambitions. He emphasized the threat posed by Iran’s regime and described a possible Israeli strike as a “gift by the Jewish state to humanity.
This stance was solidified during a speech on Monday, where Poilievre suggested that Israel must take action to prevent the “terrorist regime” of Iran from developing nuclear weapons, even if it means launching preemptive strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities and oil infrastructure. His comments come amidst growing support for the Conservative Party in Canada, which is now at 42.8%, while Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberals have plummeted to 22.8.
This shift in political support has led many to question the future of Trudeau’s leadership and the possibility of a historic Conservative majority in Canada. Additionally, Trudeau’s approval rating has dropped to 33%, as discontent with his leadership grows across the country, according to a recent Ipsos poll.
In contrast with Poilievre, U.S. President Joe Biden recently stated that Israel should not attack Iran’s nuclear facilities or oil and gas facilities. Former president and 2024 candidate Donald Trump criticized this stance at a campaign rally in North Carolina on Friday, expressing his belief that the focus should be on hitting Iran’s nuclear facilities first before considering other targets.
As tensions between Israel and Iran continue to escalate, it remains to be seen how these differing political stances will influence international diplomacy and security efforts aimed at preventing the development of nuclear weapons by Iran.