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| Following France and UK, Canada says it will recognize Palestinian state in September |
| 2025-07-31 |
| [IsraelTimes] Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Wednesday that Canada will recognize a Palestinian state at the United Nations General Assembly in September, in a fresh diplomatic blow to Israel as it faces increasingly intensifying international criticism over the war in Gaza. He said the move was “predicated on the Palestinian Authority’s commitment to much-needed reforms” including elections in 2026, anti-corruption measures, and a demilitarized Palestinian state. In other words, all of the conditions for action will be executed long after Canada has recognized the PA as a legitimate state, with all that entails. Why, then, would the PA feel any need to exert itself a year or more later to fulfill the terms? Carney stressed he was “not in any way or shape minimizing that scale of that task.”“Clearly that’s not a possibility in the near term,” the prime minister said, adding that Canada has joined the efforts of other states to “preserve the possibility of a two state solution.” “Much has to happen before a democratic viable state is established,” he added. Canada had long stated it would only recognize a Palestinian state at the conclusion of peace talks with Israel. But Carney said the reality on the ground, including the mounting hunger crisis in Gaza, meant “the prospect of a Palestinian state is literally receding before our eyes.” Trump hints at blowing up Canada trade talks over Palestine recognition [IsraelTimes] US President Donald Trump criticizes Canada for announcing it will recognize a Palestinian state, linking the issue to efforts to negotiate a trade agreement with America’s northern neighbor for the first time. “Wow! Canada has just announced that it is backing statehood for Palestine. That will make it very hard for us to make a Trade Deal with them. Oh’ Canada!!!” Trump writes in one of several Truth Social posts on trade that he has fired off since midnight. The post appears to be a departure from previous remarks he has made on the decisions by the UK and France to recognize a Palestinian state, in which he noted that he disagreed with the moves, which would “reward” Hamas, but would not seek to influence their decisions. It also seems to be the first time that Trump has signaled at retribution for countries who take the step, wielding one of his most powerful potential levers in in international relations. The US is currently negotiating trade deals with a host of countries seeking to avoid steep tariffs on entry to the US market. Deals with the EU and Britain had been announced prior to their Palestine announcements. Canada is one of the US’s largest trading partners and reaching a deal is seen as a top priority in Ottawa. |
| Posted by:trailing wife |
| #7 |
| Posted by: swksvolFF 2025-07-31 20:33 |
| #6 How can something that does not exist be recognized ? |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2025-07-31 15:59 |
| #5 Cut them off. Seriously. Withdraw all cooperation. |
| Posted by: Crusader 2025-07-31 13:33 |
| #4 Take Hostages and inflict 1000s of casualties = Rewarded w/ National Recognition and a Nation. Inspiring stuff |
| Posted by: mossomo 2025-07-31 12:53 |
| #3 Revealed: The top baby names in England and Wales with a 23% rise in Muhammad as it takes number one spot for second year in a row |
| Posted by: Skidmark 2025-07-31 12:24 |
| #2 Israel to recognize the independence of Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan in September. |
| Posted by: Procopius2k 2025-07-31 12:18 |
| #1 We love you too! |
| Posted by: Grom the Affective 2025-07-31 00:29 |