Canada's foreign affairs minister says Israel violated the Vienna Convention by mistreating Canadians on a Gaza-bound flotilla

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Canada's Foreign Affairs Minister states Israel's treatment of Canadians on a Gaza-bound flotilla violated the Vienna Convention. Twelve Canadians were detained when Israel intercepted the flotilla. Minister Anand reported "appalling abuse" and denied consular access, which she says breaches international law. Canada is providing evidence and expects an independent investigation, while Israel's Foreign Minister called the participants "anti-Israel extremists."


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