Canada plans to recognize a Palestinian state in September, the prime minister says

TORONTO — Canada plans to recognize a Palestinian state in September, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Wednesday, the latest in a series of symbolic announcements that are part of a broader global shift against Israel’s policies in Gaza.

Carney convened a Cabinet meeting to discuss the situation in the battered Palestinian territory. He said it came after he discussed the crisis with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer who announced a similar move on Tuesday.

“Canada intends to recognize the State of Palestine at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in September 2025.”

Carney said the intention is predicated on the Palestinian Authority “holding general elections in 2026 in which Hamas can play no part, and to demilitarize the Palestinian state.”

It wasn’t immediately clear how much of a condition Carney’s caveat represented — an election in the wrecked strip is not likely anytime soon.

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