Canadian Prime Minister argued that the measure is necessary to preserve the hope of a two-state solution to the Israeli-Pastine conflict
O intends to recognize the During the UN General Assembly in September, Prime Minister Mark Carney, a change in politics rejected by Israel, declared on Wednesday (30). At a press conference, Carry stated that the measure is necessary to preserve the hope of a two-state solution to the Israeli-Pastine conflict, a longtime Canadian goal that “is eroding before our eyes,” he said. “Canada intends to recognize the State of Palestine during the 80th period of sessions of the United Nations General Assembly in September 2025,” the prime minister said. This makes Canada the third country to have this initiative after recent announcements from France and the United Kingdom.
Carry said the increase in civilian suffering in the Gaza Strip “does not allow delays in the coordinated international action to support peace.” When questioned by journalists about the possibility of Canada changing position before the UN meeting, Carry replied: “There is a possibility, [mas] Possibly one I can’t imagine. ” Canada’s intention “is based on the commitment of the Palestinian Authority with very necessary reforms,” said Carry, referring to the organization led by President Mahmoud Abbas who rules parts of the Somble.Carney stated that it was also based on the promise of Abbas of “performing general elections in 2026 in which Hamas cannot participate, and to demilitarize the Palema state”. Palestinian who has controlled the gaza range since 2007.
Rejection of Israel and support from Abbas
Israel immediately criticized this initiative, which considered part of an “distorted international pressure campaign”. “Recognize a Palestinian state in the absence of a responsible government, functional institutions or benevolent leadership, reward and legitimize the monstrous barbarism of Hamas on October 7, 2023,” the Israeli embassy in Ottawa said in a statement. On the other hand, the president of the Palestinian Authority praised on Thursday (31, local time of West Bank) the decision of Canada.
In a telephone conversation with Carry, Abbas “greeted Canada’s historical position to recognize the Palestinian state, which will strengthen peace, stability and security in the region,” said Palestinian news agency Wafa. “This brave position occurs at a historic and critical moment to save the solution of two states,” he added. France said countries could work together “to relive the prospect of peace in the region.” The Canada plan goes one step beyond the intention of the United Kingdom, whose Premier, Keir Stmerer, said his country would formally recognize a Palestinian state, “unless the Israeli government takes substantial measures,” including a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
Two states
Carry emphasized that Canada is part of the group of nations that expected a solution of two states “to be reached as part of a peace process built around a deal negotiated between the Israeli government and the Palestinian authority.” “Regrettably, this approach is no longer sustainable,” he said, and quoted Hamas’s “terrorism” and “violent and prolonged refusal of the group to Israel’s right to exist.” The peace process also deteriorated for the expansion of Israeli settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, Carnery added. The Canadian leader indicated that a solution of two states is increasingly distant due to the vote in the Israeli parliament that asks “the attachment of the West Bank” and the “continuous failure” of Israel in the prevention of a humanitarian catastrophe in the Gaza strip.
Carney stressed that her decision seeks to protect Israel’s future. “Any path to enduring peace for Israel requires a stable Palestinian state and one that recognizes Israel’s inalienable right to peace and security,” he explained. Israel’s current conflict with Hamas in the Gaza Strip began in October 2023, following an unprecedented attack of the Islamist movement in Israeli territory.
*With information from AFP
