Canada has reaffirmed its ban on arms exports to Israel to prevent potential misuse in Gaza. Foreign Minister Anita Anand said Saturday that no new export licenses have been approved since January 2024 for items that could be used in Gaza. Addressing recent reports alleging continued arms transfers, Anand said many claims were “misleading and distorted.” She clarified that some items described as "ammunition" were actually paintball-like materials or components designed to disable firearms—unsuitable for battlefield use. “No Canadian company has exported mortars to Israel since the license freeze,” she added. Anand warned that any firm exporting military goods without a valid license will face legal action. “We will not allow Canadian-made weapons to be used in this conflict under any circumstances.”