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Canada, UK and EU Sites Briefly Listed Embassies Under 'Palestine' Before Corrections

Officials later called some listings errors following public backlash.

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Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks at a United Nations (UN) General Assembly meeting organized by France and Saudi Arabia in support of a two-state solution between Palestine and Israel on September 22, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Global Affairs Canada briefly changed its Israel pages to "Israel and Palestine" and listed the Tel Aviv embassy under "Palestine" before reverting the entries.
  • Canada’s correction followed media queries and outreach from Liberal MP Anthony Housefather, who said the update was fixed within hours.
  • The UK Foreign Office website showed the Consulate General in Jerusalem as "East Jerusalem, Palestine," a description that was later removed.
  • The EU consular protection platform temporarily listed the French Consulate General in Jerusalem under "Palestine," which France’s mission said was a platform mistake corrected at its request.
  • The edits drew sharp criticism from commentators and campaigners, and they came after reports that Prime Minister Mark Carney recognized a Palestinian state at the UN, intensifying scrutiny of official wording online.