Canada says it will recognise a Palestinian state if certain conditions are met
Mark Carney told reporters that the planned move is dependent on certain conditions - including that the Palestinian Authority commits to fundamentally reforming its governance and to hold general elections in 2026 in which Hamas can play no part.
Mr Carney said he spoke with Mahmoud Abbas, the president of the Palestinian Authority, on Wednesday.
The Canadian prime minister also said he "condemns the fact Israel has allowed a catastrophe to unfold in Gaza".
It comes after the British government said it will officially recognise Palestine as a state in September - unless Israel meets certain conditions.
Following an emergency cabinet meeting on Gaza, UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer made the announcement on Tuesday after a meeting with US President Donald Trump the previous day.
Sir Keir's announcement also came less than a week after French President Emmanuel Macron said France will recognise a Palestinian state in September, making it the first G7 nation to do so.
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