Canada's Parliament Endorses Amended Motion on Palestinian Statehood

The motion, significantly revised from its original form, no longer calls for immediate recognition of Palestinian statehood but supports working towards a two-state solution.

The House of Commons passed a softened NDP motion, amending it to focus on working towards a Palestinian state as part of a negotiated two-state solution.
The amended motion, which passed with a vote of 204 in favor and 117 against, also calls for ending authorizations of arms exports to Israel.
Liberal government's endorsement of the revised motion draws mixed reactions, with praise from Muslim advocacy groups and criticism from Jewish voices.
The motion's original language demanding immediate recognition of Palestinian statehood was removed after last-minute negotiations.
Canada becomes the first G7 country to halt future arms sales to Israel following the non-binding parliamentary vote.