The Canadian government's decision to vote in favor of a United Nations resolution calling for a ceasefire in the conflict between Israel and Gaza without specific conditions sparked mixed reactions among Liberal parliamentarians in Ottawa.

Some said they hope the UN vote will lead to peace. Others said it is a gesture through which Canada abandons Israel while it is at war with the Islamic Resistance Movement Hamas.

Some Liberal MPs disagree with the text of the UN resolution, which calls for an immediate ceasefire for humanitarian reasons, but does not explicitly demand Hamas lay down its arms.

The resolution states the necessity for all parties to comply with their obligations under international law.

But Hamas, an organization classified by some Western countries, including Canada, as terrorist, is seen as an entity that does not respect international law. Some supporters of Israel said the language of the resolution places an unfair burden on that state.

The resolution does not mention the word Hamas. It also does not exclude allowing Hamas to be part of future governments in the Gaza Strip.

For her part, Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly defended Canada's vote at the United Nations, stressing that the cycle of violence that has claimed the lives of many innocents and left countless Palestinians without water, food, fuel, medicine, or shelter.

Bob Rae, Canada's ambassador to the United Nations, said Canada is concerned about the shrinking safe space for civilians in Gaza as Israel advances south in the densely populated area in its attempt to destroy Hamas.

The current humanitarian crisis had a significant impact on Canada's decision to support this resolution, a quote from Bob Rae, Canada's ambassador to the United Nations.

Liberal MP Anthony Housefather, a Jewish parliamentarian who became a voice for his community within the Liberal Party, also said he is very disappointed by Canada’s vote at the United Nations.

From his perspective, he sees it as unacceptable for Canada to support the ceasefire proposal that does not clearly state the necessity for Hamas to give up its arms and stop fighting Israel.

He also added that Hamas cannot be trusted and accused the Palestinian armed organization of violating the humanitarian ceasefire defined last month to receive aid, allow foreigners to leave Gaza, and release Israeli hostages.

He said Israel has been mentioned frequently in international organizations.