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The NDP youth wing, apparently uncomfortable with the actions of Mulcair, is calling on the party to stick to its principles.

“As the next generation, we are destined to inherit incredible political, environmental and logistical challenges,” reads the letter.

“For us, the past 21 days have been deeply disheartening, as we now see that we are also destined to inherit a more violent world.

“And it isn’t only because Stephen Harper has proven himself (yet again) to be incompetent at representing Canada on the world stage but rather, also due to the hesitation from our Official Opposition when it comes to standing up for New Democratic values on this issue.”

The young New Democrats write than on Gaza, it is clear that the NDP “has been open about its desire to see hostilities cease from both sides in this conflict. Hamas must stop firing rockets indiscriminately at civilians, and so must the IDF.”

But they also note that on the issue of Palestine, sect. 4.1 of the NDP policy book specifically says the party:

supports working with “partners for peace” in Israel and Palestine.

respects UN resolutions on international law.

Supports independent states with agreed-upon borders

Supports an end to “Israeli occupation of Palestinian land, and an end to violence targeting civilians.”

“It is time for Canadians to know where the NDP stands on this issue: as the only party that seeks a comprehensive and viable solution on agreed upon borders, that guarantees the security of both Israeli and Palestinian citizens to co-­exist in peace,” writes the NDP youth.