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

Canada will recognize a Palestinian state in September, the prime minister says
Desperate and hungry, thousands of Palestinians scramble onto aid trucks that have just entered the Gaza Strip. They grab what they can, anything for the chance to feed themselves and their families, many of whom have gone days without food. This sea of desperation driven by months of Israeli restrictions on aid distribution in Gaza. Amid global outrage, Israel is now reversing course, ceasing fire in parts of Gaza for 10 hours *** day. designated secure routes to allow more aid trucks to flow in, steps humanitarian aid organizations have sought for months. The UN says more than 100 trucks of aid were delivered into Gaza on Sunday. Many more will be needed to even begin to alleviate this crisis as children scrape bits of flour from the beds of those trucks. The World Food Program says 25% of Gaza's 2 million+ population is now experiencing famine-like conditions. Israel also allowing air drops into Gaza for the first time in months. Sending Palestinians running to grab what they can. But as *** rifle is fired into the air, *** reminder that it is often the strongest, like gangs who steal and resell food at higher prices who are first to eat. I didn't get anything, this elderly lady says. I was crushed in the crowd. While some managed to grab *** full box. Others emerge with just *** few items flour, oil, pasta, *** far cry from what they. if enough UN trucks were entering Gaza. This aid is disgraceful. We are not dogs to be made to run after aid. People fought over it, this man says. We'd rather die of hunger with dignity than die in humiliation and filth. Palestinians are also still getting shot and killed while trying to get aid. The Palestinian Health Ministry said 25 people were shot by Israeli forces while trying to get aid during the past 24 hours. The Israeli military said it was not aware of any casualties. He's only 12 years old. What was his fault? This man cries out. He went to get flour to feed little children. His brother survives on sugar water to feel full. morgue. This body is *** testament to an entirely different weapon. Starvation has claimed 20 more lives in Gaza in the last two days, including 10-year-old Noor Abu Saleh. She became like this because of hunger, thirst, and the siege, the siege imposed on us by the Israelis, her uncle shouts. This is *** Palestinian child, he says the world would be outraged if only she had been born. Anywhere else, Jeremy Diamond, CNN Jerusalem. What's your
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Updated: 4:59 PM CDT Jul 30, 2025
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Canada will recognize a Palestinian state in September, the prime minister says
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Updated: 4:59 PM CDT Jul 30, 2025
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Canada will 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.Leaders are under mounting pressure over the issue as scenes of hunger in Gaza have horrified so many across the world."The level of human suffering in Gaza is intolerable," Carney said."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.Pressure to formally recognize Palestinian statehood has mounted since French President Emmanuel Macron announced that his country will become the first major Western power to recognize a Palestinian state in September.As with France and the U.K., Canadian recognition would be largely symbolic, but it's part of a broader global shift against Israel and could increase diplomatic pressure for an end to the conflict.More than 140 countries recognize a Palestinian state, including a dozen in Europe. Macron's announcement last week made France the first Group of Seven country — and the largest in Europe — to take that step.Canada has long supported the idea of an independent Palestinian state existing alongside Israel, but has said recognition should come as part of a negotiated two-state solution to the conflict.

Canada will 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.

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Leaders are under mounting pressure over the issue as scenes of hunger in Gaza have horrified so many across the world.

"The level of human suffering in Gaza is intolerable," Carney said.

"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.

Pressure to formally recognize Palestinian statehood has mounted since French President Emmanuel Macron announced that his country will become the first major Western power to recognize a Palestinian state in September.

As with France and the U.K., Canadian recognition would be largely symbolic, but it's part of a broader global shift against Israel and could increase diplomatic pressure for an end to the conflict.

More than 140 countries recognize a Palestinian state, including a dozen in Europe. Macron's announcement last week made France the first Group of Seven country — and the largest in Europe — to take that step.

Canada has long supported the idea of an independent Palestinian state existing alongside Israel, but has said recognition should come as part of a negotiated two-state solution to the conflict.

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