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Canada Joins Allies in Expressing Regret over Postponed Palestinian Elections
Canada and three allies said the delay denies Palestinians a vote and urged Mahmoud Abbas to take steps toward credible elections.
- On Tuesday, Canada and allies France, the United Kingdom, and Australia issued a statement urging Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to reverse his decision to postpone legislative and presidential elections until September 2027.
- Mr. Abbas blamed Israel and the security situation for the postponement on Saturday, citing significant challenges and impediments to conducting elections in a manner consistent with international standards.
- Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand and her counterparts emphasized that credible elections are essential for Palestinian governance, noting it has been five years since the previous 2021 vote was postponed.
- Prime Minister Mark Carney previously predicated Canada's recognition of the Palestinian state on "direct commitments to Canada and the international community" regarding reforms, including holding general elections in 2026.
- Reiterating their long-standing position, allies stated that Hamas can have no role in future governance of Palestine while urging Israel to "refrain from actions that could impede the conduct of elections.
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Canada joins allies in expressing regret over postponed Palestinian elections
OTTAWA - Canada has joined allies France, the U.K. and Australia in expressing deep "regret" over the postponement of Palestinian presidential and legislative elections.
·Toronto, Canada
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Total News Sources26
Leaning Left14Leaning Right0Center8Last UpdatedBias Distribution64% Left
Bias Distribution
- 64% of the sources lean Left
64% Left
L 64%
C 36%
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