Canada to Recognise Palestine at UN in September

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Ottawa will recognise Palestine at the United Nations General Assembly in September, reaffirming support for a two-state solution.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Ottawa plans to formally recognise the State of Palestine during the United Nations General Assembly in September.

Carney, speaking on Monday after a virtual Middle East summit chaired by French President Emmanuel Macron, said recognition will be conditional on reforms within the Palestinian Authority, 2026 elections without Hamas, and the disarmament of Palestinian security forces.

He also condemned Israel’s reported strike in Doha last week, calling it a violation of Qatari sovereignty and a dangerous escalation for regional stability.

According to his office, Carney reiterated Canada’s long-standing support for a two-state solution, stressing that an independent, sovereign and stable Palestine must coexist with Israel in peace and security.

The summit, which included leaders from Egypt, Jordan, Qatar and the United Kingdom, focused on efforts to de-escalate tensions and restart dialogue on Middle East peace.

Carney’s comments mark a rare shift in Canada’s Middle East policy, aligning more closely with European nations that have already recognised Palestine in recent years.

Analysts say Canada’s move could increase pressure on the United States, Israel’s closest ally, and signal growing momentum internationally for renewed commitment to the two-state solution.

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