Canada condemns Iranian President's anti-Israel remarks

Canada on Wednesday joined in on the condemnations of Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, who referred to Israel as a “cancerous tumor” last week.

“Canada condemns remarks made by Hassan Rouhani at the International Islamic Unity Conference, calling into question the legitimacy of Israel. Canada’s commitment to Israel’s security is unwavering and ironclad and we fully support Israel’s right to live in peace,” said a statement by Global Affairs Canada, the department in the Government of Canada that manages Canada's diplomatic and consular relations.