Canada plans to recognise Palestinian state at UN, Israel slams decision calls it ‘reward for Hamas’

Canada will formally recognise a Palestinian state at the UN in September 2025, PM Mark Carney announced, citing the Gaza crisis, West Bank annexation, and fading hopes for a two-state solution. Canada’s move, however, hinges on reforms by the Palestinian Authority, excluding Hamas from 2026 elections. Israel slammed the decision as a ‘reward for Hamas,’ deepening diplomatic tensions. Carney stood firm, warning: the two-state solution is vanishing fast.