Garneau Welcomes Ceasefire Ending 11 Day War in Gaza, Israel That Killed Hundreds

Canadian Foreign Minister Marc Garneau, speaks during a meeting with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, at the Harpa Concert Hall in Reykjavik, Iceland, on May 19, 2021, on the sidelines of the Arctic Council Ministerial summit. (The Candian Press/ POOL PHOTO via AP / AP-SAUL LOEB

OTTAWA—Global Affairs Minister Marc Garneau says Canada welcomes a ceasefire ending the 11-day war between Israel and Hamas that left hundreds of people dead.

In a statement posted on his Twitter account, Garneau says he is appalled by the tragic loss of life and urges all sides to further de-escalate tensions.