US EditionCanadian recognition of Palestinian state greeted with cheers, dismay
Canada cited Palestinian Authority governance reforms, exclusion of Hamas in 2026 elections, and regional security threats in recognizing Palestinian statehood, joining UK and Australia.
- Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Sunday, September 21, 2025, that Canada formally recognized a Palestinian state ahead of the UN General Assembly meeting.
- The recognition follows growing international momentum for a two-state solution amid ongoing Israeli-Palestinian tensions and humanitarian concerns.
- Canada aligned with the United Kingdom and Australia, while the Palestinian Authority faces criticism for governance weaknesses and unfulfilled commitments.
- Michael Levitt cautioned that recognizing the state could increase hostility toward Jewish Canadians, while members of the federal Conservative Party criticized Carney for allegedly endorsing a Hamas-led state.
- The decision sparked both applause for advancing Palestinian self-determination and calls for further action to address occupation and achieve lasting peace.
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‘Wrong policy at the wrong time’: Mixed reactions as Canada formally recognizes Palestinian state
Canada’s formal recognition of a Palestinian state drew applause from longtime advocates of the move and sharp denunciation from voices who said it would not foster a lasting peace.
Canadian recognition of Palestinian state greeted with cheers, dismay
OTTAWA — Canada’s formal recognition of a Palestinian state drew applause from longtime advocates of the move and sharp denunciation from voices who said it would not foster a lasting peace. Prime Minister Mark Carney made the announcement on Palestinian statehood Sunday ahead of a meeting of the United Nations General Assembly. The United Kingdom […]
Canada Declares Recognition of Palestinian State Amid Global Diplomatic Shift
Canada has officially recognized a Palestinian state, joining Britain and Australia in a move eliciting strong reactions from the US and Israel. This recognition coincides with the upcoming UN General Assembly where more nations may follow suit, highlighting increasing Western support for a two-state solution amid ongoing conflict in Gaza.
NIFC welcomes Canadian recognition of Palestine | New Israel Fund of Canada
The New Israel Fund of Canada (NIFC) commends the Government of Canada for its principled and thoughtful decision to pursue recognition of a Palestinian state. Hope for a peaceful, shared future for Israelis and Palestinians lies in honouring the right to self-determination of both peoples, as well as the recognition that they must live together on this land. The declaration by the UN, and powerful states like the UK and Australia — some of Isra…
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