Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced significant shifts in foreign policy that reflect the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Palestine and long-standing commitments to self-determination.
### Canada Joins Global Movement to Recognize Palestinian Statehood
### Canada Joins Global Movement to Recognize Palestinian Statehood
Canada plans to officially recognize Palestine as a state in September, following similar moves by the UK and France that highlight changing dynamics in international diplomacy.
In an unprecedented step, Canada is set to recognize Palestine as a state during the upcoming UN General Assembly, joining the ranks of the UK and France in this pivotal diplomatic shift. Carney emphasized that this decision is contingent on necessary democratic reforms within the Palestinian Authority, such as holding elections in 2026 without Hamas, citing the deepening humanitarian crisis in Gaza and Israeli settlement expansions as urgent motivators.
"Recognition of Palestinian statehood hinges on commitments to reform and governance," Carney told reporters. This comes amidst escalating international calls for change, as nearly 200 former Canadian diplomats urged the government to act against ongoing violations of human rights in the region. Current Israeli leadership condemned the announcement, branding it as a misguided endorsement of Hamas.
In aligning with European allies, Canada's decision marks a notable pivot in its foreign policy, leaving the US as the only permanent member of the UN Security Council not recognizing a Palestinian state amidst growing international consensus.
"Recognition of Palestinian statehood hinges on commitments to reform and governance," Carney told reporters. This comes amidst escalating international calls for change, as nearly 200 former Canadian diplomats urged the government to act against ongoing violations of human rights in the region. Current Israeli leadership condemned the announcement, branding it as a misguided endorsement of Hamas.
In aligning with European allies, Canada's decision marks a notable pivot in its foreign policy, leaving the US as the only permanent member of the UN Security Council not recognizing a Palestinian state amidst growing international consensus.
