Motion on genocide in Palestine: History will judge you, says QS’s Bouazzi [Video]

A motion tabled by Québec solidaire (QS) on the Gaza Strip caused an uproar in the National Assembly on Tuesday, leading to MNA Haroun Bouazzi being accused of being a “radical.”

The motion, tabled by QS MNA Ruba Ghazal, called on the Assembly to take note of UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese’s assertion that “the first colonial genocide to be broadcast live in Gaza” was taking place.

The government refused to open the debate, prompting Bouazzi to shout “History will judge you” off-mic. Though he didn’t have the floor at that moment, it was said loud enough for microphones to pick it up.

It didn’t take long for Coalition avenir Québec (CAQ) House Leader Simon Jolin-Barrette to condemn the remarks. He said rules were breached, while Assembly Vice-President Frantz Benjamin struggled to regain control.

“The member for Maurice-Richard is a radical and he doesn’t respect our Assembly,” said Jolin-Barrette.

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