Israeli Foreign Minister Tells Canada Cease-Fire Hopes Dashed by Diplomatic ‘Attacks’

People rush toward a truck carrying humanitarian aid as it drives along al-Rashid street in western Jabalia on July 22, 2025, after trucks entered the northern Gaza Strip through the Israeli-controlled Zikim border crossing. Omar Al-Qatta/AFP via Getty Images

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar said he told his Canadian counterpart Minister Anita Anand that diplomatic “attacks” against Israel have led Hamas to reject a cease-fire proposal.

Ottawa has been vocal in advocating for a cease-fire in the Gaza Strip as Israel continues its military operations to defeat Hamas and as dire humanitarian conditions continue in the region.