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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Canada to Recognise Palestinian State in September Amid Global Diplomatic Shift
Caption: Canada to Recognise Palestinian State in September Amid Global Diplomatic Shift. Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced that Canada will formally recognise a Palestinian state this September, joining the UK and France in a major shift among G7 nations. The decision hinges on key conditions — including elections without Hamas and serious reforms by the Palestinian Authority. Carney cited Israel's expanding settlements, the deepening crisis in Gaza, and the October 7 Hamas attacks as catalysts for changing Canada's long-held two-state stance. He warned that "the prospect of a Palestinian state is being eroded before our eyes." Israel swiftly condemned the move, calling it "a reward for Hamas." Canada's opposition party also criticized the timing, saying it sends the wrong message after October 7. Despite pressure from allies and nearly 200 Canadian diplomats urging action, Carney insists the decision reflects Canada's independent foreign policy. The official recognition will come during the UN General Assembly, unless core conditions aren't met. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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