Nova Scotia NDP condemn attacks by Hamas and call for immediate ceasefire

The Nova Scotia NDP caucus condemns the brutal and terrifying attacks by Hamas in Israel last Saturday. We stand with all Nova Scotians and those around the world who are grieving and worried for their friends and family in the region.

The violence visited upon innocent civilians in the last number of days is heartbreaking and horrifying. Deadly and targeted attacks on any civilians are never justified. Terrorism and violence against civilians is unacceptable, and we mourn the lives lost. We will continue to resist and work actively to address the rising tone of hate, anti-Semitism, and Islamophobia we've seen around the globe following these attacks.

As leaders in Nova Scotia, in times like these, we must act with compassion and empathy. Having spoken with many people, with loved ones in the region, and as a grandchild of Holocaust survivors with family ties to the region, I can attest that the trauma experienced by people here at home is real and acute.

The world must stand firm and focused on ending the cycle of violence and ensuring the safe relief of hostages.