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Canada to Recognize Palestine at UNGA in September, Tied to Palestinian Authority Reforms

The pledge signals growing Western impatience over stalled peace efforts by linking statehood to political and security changes within the Palestinian Authority.

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Canadian PM Mark Carney with French President Emmanuel Macron at the G7 in June. Photo: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images.
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Overview

  • Canada will formally recognize Palestinian statehood at the UN General Assembly in September provided the Palestinian Authority undertakes political reforms, holds elections, agrees to demilitarization and bars Hamas from government.
  • Prime Minister Mark Carney said the move is designed to strengthen prospects for a two-state solution and called on Hamas to immediately release all hostages taken on Oct. 7, 2023.
  • With Canada joining France and the United Kingdom, major Western allies are coordinating recognition plans that isolate the United States, whose White House said it will not follow suit, and draw Israeli criticism.
  • The Israeli foreign ministry condemned Canada’s stance as a reward for terrorism that undermines ceasefire and hostage-release negotiations in Gaza.
  • UN General Assembly recognition, while largely symbolic, is intended to apply diplomatic pressure to advance a ceasefire, improve humanitarian access in Gaza and revive stalled peace talks.