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India Today
26 minutes ago
- India Today
Canada to recognise Palestinian state in September: PM Carney
Canada will officially recognise a Palestinian state at the United Nations in September, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Wednesday, citing recent reform commitments by the Palestinian Authority (PA) and emphasising the need to preserve the possibility of a two-state solution."Canada has long been committed to a two-state solution, an independent, viable and sovereign Palestinian state living side by side with the State of Israel in peace and security,' Carney said during a press conference alongside Foreign Minister Anita Anand, as quoted by stated that the recognition, to be made at the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, depends on the PA's pledge to implement substantial governance reforms. President Mahmoud Abbas has reportedly assured Carney that general elections will be held in 2026, with Hamas excluded from participating."The Palestinian Authority has committed to lead much-needed reform," Carney said. "President Abbas has also committed to not militarising the state of Palestine."Canada's decision follows recent declarations by the United Kingdom and France. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Tuesday the UK will recognise a Palestinian state in September unless Israel agrees to a ceasefire in Gaza, while France last week confirmed it will also proceed with recognition in announcement comes amid rising global attention to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where an ongoing Israeli blockade continues to hinder the delivery of vital aid."Canada will always steadfastly support Israel's existence as an independent state in the Middle East, living in peace and security," Carney US CONDEMN CANADA 'S DECISIONIsrael swiftly condemned Canada's move, saying it undermines efforts to end the conflict in Gaza and rewards militant group Hamas."The change in the position of the Canadian government at this time is a reward for Hamas and harms the efforts to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza and a framework for the release of the hostages," Israel's foreign ministry said in a statement released early announcement also drew a sharp response from Washington. A White House official, speaking on condition of anonymity, told Reuters that US President Donald Trump views recognition of Palestinian statehood as a reward to Hamas and has no intention of following suit.'As the president stated, he would be rewarding Hamas if he recognizes a Palestinian state, and he doesn't think they should be rewarded,' the official said. 'President Trump's focus is on getting people fed (in Gaza).- EndsTune InMust Watch
India.com
26 minutes ago
- India.com
‘Peace Needs Palestine': Canada Joins France And UK, To Back Statehood Recognition At UNGA Meet
Ottawa: Taking cue from France and the United Kingdom, Canada has announced it will formally recognise the State of Palestine this September during the 80th United Nations General Assembly. The development marks a major policy shift as Western pressure mounts on Israel to accept a two-state solution in the wake of the deepening Gaza war. Standing beside Foreign Minister Anita Anand, Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed the decision on Wednesday. 'Canada has long been committed to a two-state solution. An independent, viable and sovereign Palestinian state living side by side with the State of Israel in peace and security – that is the vision we are reaffirming,' he said. Canada's decision comes on the heels of similar announcements from European powers. France has already said it will formally recognise Palestine during the UNGA meeting in September. Under Prime Minister Keir Starmer, the United Kingdom has also laid down a roadmap for recognition, contingent on Israeli action, including an end to the ongoing military campaign in Gaza. 'We are taking cue from global partners who believe peace is only possible when Palestine is treated as a legitimate state actor,' Carney added. He clarified that Canada's upcoming recognition rests on what he described as 'important assurances' from the Palestinian Authority. He cited direct conversations with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. 'The Palestinian Authority has committed to lead much needed reform. President Abbas assured me his administration will conduct long-overdue national elections in 2026. Hamas will play no part,' he stated. The Canadian leader also noted Abbas's 'clear commitment' to keep the future Palestinian state demilitarised. With international eyes trained on the Gaza Strip, where hunger and devastation continue to mount under Israeli blockade, Ottawa's stance is a marked pivot in its Middle East posture. Carney's move adds weight to growing frustration among global leaders over the humanitarian crisis and the lack of progress toward a diplomatic resolution. 'Canada will always steadfastly support Israel's existence as an independent state in the Middle East, living in peace and security. But any path to lasting peace for Israel also requires a viable and stable Palestinian state, one that recognises Israel's inalienable right to security,' he said. Carney mentioned that the announcement followed a call with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The two leaders exchanged views on Gaza's spiraling humanitarian disaster and the UK's evolving position on Palestinian recognition. Israel's government wasted no time in pushing back. In a statement posted to X (formerly Twitter), the Foreign Ministry blasted Canada's decision, calling it 'a reward to Hamas'. 'The change in the position of the Canadian government at this time is a reward for Hamas and harms the efforts to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza and a framework for the release of the hostages,' the ministry said. That argument echoes prior criticism from both Israel and the United States when France and the United Kingdom announced similar plans. While supporting a two-state solution, Washington has so far declined to follow the same path. Canada, in fact, had only recently joined a coalition of allies, including the United Kingdom, Norway, New Zealand and Australia, in slapping sanctions on two far-right ministers in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's cabinet. That move signalled growing frustration among Western partners over Israel's escalating settler violence and continued expansion of West Bank settlements. A joint statement from the five nations at the time read, 'We are steadfastly committed to the two-state solution, which is the only way to guarantee security and dignity for Israelis and Palestinians and ensure long term stability in the region, but it is imperiled by extremist settler violence and settlement expansion.' Still, not everyone is on board. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio dismissed the sanctions move as unhelpful. He argued it does little to 'advance US-led efforts to achieve a ceasefire, bring all hostages home and end the war'. But for Carney, the calculus appears to be shifting fast. With each passing week of bloodshed in Gaza, the political space for symbolic neutrality is shrinking. By stepping into the ring alongside Paris, London and others, Ottawa is now openly backing a path that sees Palestinian statehood not only as an aspiration, but as a diplomatic reality waiting to be recognised.
Hindustan Times
an hour ago
- Hindustan Times
Canada ‘intends' to recognise Palestinian State: ‘No room for delay'
After France and the United Kingdom, Canada has also announced that it will formally recognise the State of Palestine in September at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly. Canada's prime minister Mark Carney also urged Hamas to return Israeli hostages taken during its attack on October 7, 2023, which triggered the ongoing war.(Bloomberg) Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said in an official statement that the country has always supported a two-state solution in the conflict between Palestine and Israel, however, 'prospects for a two-state solution have been steadily and gravely eroded'. He said that the Israeli government has failed to prevent the rapidly deteriorating humanitarian disaster in Gaza and that a two-state solution would mean 'standing with all people who choose peace over violence.' Also read: After UK and France, Canada considering Palestine recognition | Where G7 countries stand 'The deepening suffering of civilians leaves no room for delay in co-ordinated international action to support peace, security, and the dignity of all human life. Preserving a two-state solution means standing with all people who choose peace over violence or terrorism, and honouring their innate desire for the peaceful co-existence of Israeli and Palestinian states as the only roadmap for a secure and prosperous future,' Carney's statement said. 'For these reasons, Canada intends to recognize the State of Palestine at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in September 2025,' it added. Also read: UK says will recognise Palestinian state unless Israel agrees to ceasefire However, Canada's intention to recognise the Palestinian state 'is predicated on the Palestinian Authority's commitment to much-needed reforms, including the commitments by Palestinian Authority President Abbas to fundamentally reform its governance, to hold general elections in 2026 in which Hamas can play no part, and to demilitarize the Palestinian state.' Carney also urged Hamas to return Israeli hostages taken during its attack on October 7, 2023, which triggered the ongoing war. Israel rejects Canada's endorsement of Palestinian statehood The Israeli Embassy in Canada rejected Carney's intention to recognise the State of Palestine. Israel's Ambassador to Canada, Iddo Moed, said that his country will not bow to the 'distorted campaign of international pressure' against it. 'We will not sacrifice our very existence by permitting the imposition of a jihadist state on our ancestral homeland that seeks our annihilation,' he said. 'Recognizing a Palestinian state in the absence of accountable government, functioning institutions, or benevolent leadership, rewards and legitimizes the monstrous barbarity of Hamas on October 7, 2023,' he added. Moed also said that throughout the war, which has been going on for almost 22 months now, Israel has been an active partner in humanitarian aid delivery to Gaza consistent with its responsibilities under international law. UK, France to recognise Palestinian state As the humanitarian crisis in Gaza worsens with every passing day, the United Kingdom and France have made it clear that they will formally endorse the State of Palestine in September. Now, with Canada joining them, Israel is under immense international pressure to allow more aid into Gaza and to look for ways to put an end to the war. However, Israel's long-standing ally the United States still stands by it.
