The Canadian government plans to recognize Palestine as a state in September. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced this on Wednesday. Behind the move lies the country's "long-standing" commitment to a two-state solution, which envisions the peaceful coexistence of a Palestinian state alongside Israel.
"For decades, it was hoped that a two-state solution could be achieved through a peace process based on a negotiated agreement between the Israeli government and the Palestinian Authority. Unfortunately, that approach is no longer sustainable," Carney said. He also referred to the "unbearable" suffering of the population in the Gaza Strip and Israel's "continued failure" to prevent a humanitarian catastrophe in the war against Hamas.
According to the UN Emergency Relief Office, casualties continue among people seeking urgent help. Children and adults are reportedly suffering from hunger and malnutrition. According to Hamas authorities, more than 100 people have already died of starvation. Trump: "Tough Trade Deal" U.S. President Donald Trump was critical following Canada's announcement. “Wow! Canada just announced it supports the creation of a Palestinian State.
That will make it very difficult for us to make a trade deal with them,” Trump wrote on Thursday on the Truth Social platform. In Line with London and Paris Nearly 22 months after the start of the war in Gaza, pressure is mounting to recognize a Palestinian state. On Tuesday, 15 Western governments issued a joint call for such recognition.
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot stated on Wednesday via X that they intended to recognize a Palestinian state and urged others "who have not yet done so to follow suit." The French government also announced last week that it plans to recognize a Palestinian state in September. On Tuesday, the British government indicated it was open to taking the same step. So far, nearly 150 UN member states have recognized Palestine as an independent state—Austria is not among them.
