Toronto (AP) – Canada recognizes Palestinian state In September, Prime Minister Mark Kearney announced on Wednesday. A broader global shift towards Israeli policy In Gaza.
Carney convened a Cabinet meeting to discuss the situation in the abused Palestinian territory. He said he came after discussing the crisis with British Prime Minister Kiel Starmer. A similar move has been announced on tuesday.
Leaders are putting pressure on this issue Gaza Hunger Scene It terrified so many people around the world. “The level of suffering for humans in Gaza can’t stand it,” Carney said.
“Canada intends to recognize Palestine in the 80th session of the UN General Assembly in September 2025,” Carney said. He said it was based on Palestinian authorities.
“We will never minimize the scale of that task,” Carney said, but added, “There’s no chance in the short term.”
“A lot of things have to happen before a democratic viable state is established,” he said.
Mounting Push
The pressure to formally recognize Palestinian nationality has since increased. French President Emmanuel Macron Last week it was announced that his country will become its first major Western power Recognize the Palestinian state September. Kearney said he spoke to Marcon on Wednesday.
On Tuesday, the priority said that the UK would recognize Palestine before the UN General Assembly in September. A scary situation In Gaza, we agree to a ceasefire, commit to long-term, sustainable peace and revive the prospects of solutions for the two states. ”
Carney said Canada is working with other provinces. “To maintain the possibility of a two-state solution, ground facts, ground death, ground settlements, ground expropriation, this is impossible.”
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government has rejected two states’ solutions on nationalist and security grounds.
Iconic gestures
Like France and the UK, Canada’s perception is largely symbolic; Part of the nation’s promotion towards Israel It could increase diplomatic pressure on the end of the conflict.
Over 140 countries recognize the Palestinian state, including 12 Europeans. Macron’s announcement was announced last week, making France the first group of seven countries and the largest group in Europe.
Canada has long supported the idea of an independent Palestinian state that exists with Israel, but it says recognition should come as part of the two negotiated state solution to the conflict.
Israel’s Canadian ambassador, Id Maud, said Israel would “not succumb to a distorted campaign of international pressure on it.”
“We will not sacrifice our very existence by allowing the imposition of jihadist states on our ancestor homelands that seek to disappear,” he said in a statement on Hamas, a Palestinian extremist group that took power in Gaza in 2007.
The declining war and suffering
Hamas The attack on the southern part of Israel began war On October 7, 2023, extremists killed about 1,200 people and sought 251 people. They still hold 50 hostages. This is believed to be held in Gaza alive. Most of the remaining hostages were released in ceasefires and other transactions.
Israeli retaliatory attacks have killed more than 60,000 Palestinians, according to Gaza’s Ministry of Health. Gaza’s Ministry of Health does not distinguish between extremists and civilians and operates under the Hamas government. The UN and other international organizations consider it the most reliable source of data on victims.
A total of 89 children have died of malnutrition since the war began in Gaza. Israel denies there is hunger In Gaza, rejecting opposing accounts from witnesses, UN agencies and aid groups and saying focusing on hunger would undermine ceasefire efforts.
“We recognize the Palestinian state in the absence of an accountable government, a functioning institution, or a benevolent leader, and justify Hamas’ huge wilderness as rewards,” Moedo said. “It punishes Palestinian victims in Israel and Hamas and certifies Hamas.”
White House officials said President Donald Trump’s position on the Palestinian state remains unchanged, and instead focuses on providing food aid in Gaza. The official spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss Trump’s position.
“As the president said, if he recognizes the Palestinian state, he would reward Hamas, but I don’t think they should be rewarded,” the official said.