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Canada will recognize a Palestinian state in September

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Canada plans to recognize a Palestinian state in September 2025, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced. This decision follows similar statements from British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and comes amid mounting pressure due to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Carney stated, "The level of human suffering in Gaza is intolerable."

The recognition is contingent on general elections in the Palestinian Authority to be held in 2026, excluding Hamas, and emphasizing the need for demilitarization. Despite the symbolic nature of this recognition, it reflects a shifting global stance against Israel's actions, with over 140 countries already recognizing Palestinian statehood.


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