Trudeau endorses proposal outlined by Biden to wind down Israel-Hamas war

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is endorsing a proposal put forward by U.S. President Joe Biden today that seeks to bring about the end of the Israel-Hamas war.

Trudeau says in a social media post that all parties must seize the opportunity to end the suffering and return to a path to peace.

He says Canada has been calling for an immediate ceasefire, an urgent increase in unhindered humanitarian assistance and the release of all hostages.

Biden detailed a three-phase deal proposed by Israel to Hamas militants that he said would lead to the release of remaining hostages in Gaza and could ultimately end the carnage.