Harper rallies to Netanyahu’s side at UN

National Post ^ | Sep 21, 2011 | Mark Kennedy

[Former Proud Canadian]

UNITED NATIONS — Prime Minister Stephen Harper rallied to the side of Israel on Wednesday, saying the best road for peace in the Middle East lies through negotiations between that country and the Palestinians.

Harper made his move in a meeting at the United Nations with Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu.

Under Harper’s leadership, Canada has been an outspoken supporter of Israel in recent years. And on Wednesday, Harper publicly reinforced that relationship with a critically timed message of support.

[Former Proud Canadian]

There is at least one Western country that backs Israel. I just wish Canada could offer a little more than moral support.

I have to change my screen name.

[Blennos]

Harper is a good man.

[Former Proud Canadian]

ping

[A message]

I’ve been in Atlantic Canada the last week. Even the liberals I’ve talked to concede Harper has done a good job.

[denydenydeny]

O Canada...glorious and free.

[stephenjohnbanker]

Harper has character.

[Clive]

Thanks for the ping Former Proud Canadian

[GOPJ]

Under Harper’s leadership, Canada has been an outspoken supporter of Israel in recent years.

Canada's doing good on this ...

[SunkenCiv]

Thanks Former Proud Canadian.

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