Canada's Bold Step Towards Palestinian Statehood
Canada plans to support recognizing a Palestinian state at the United Nations. Prime Minister Mark Carney stated this decision relies on the Palestinian Authority implementing governance reforms and excluding Hamas from the 2026 elections.
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In a significant diplomatic shift, Canada announced its intention to support the recognition of a Palestinian state at the upcoming United Nations session in September.
Prime Minister Mark Carney revealed this strategic move Wednesday, highlighting the condition that the Palestinian Authority commits to comprehensive governance reforms.
Among these reforms is the exclusion of Hamas from participating in planned general elections set for 2026, a stipulation deemed crucial by Canadian officials.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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