Canada will recognize the Palestinian state in September at the UN: Carney

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that Canada will formally recognize the Palestinian state at the Eightieth Session of the United Nations General Assembly , scheduled for September 2025.

This announcement comes at a time of growing international pressure due to the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip , where hunger and suffering have shaken the global community.

"The level of human suffering in Gaza is intolerable," Carney said, after convening his cabinet to discuss the issue.

Canada's stance follows a series of similar announcements by Western powers. Last week, French President Emmanuel Macron declared that France would recognize Palestine as a state in September , becoming the first Group of Seven (G7) country to do so.

A day later, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirmed that the United Kingdom would adopt the same decision. With Carney's statement, Canada joins this diplomatic movement seeking to advance recognition of Palestinian rights .

Currently, more than 140 countries around the world recognize Palestine as a sovereign state. However, until recently, major Western powers had been reluctant to take this step, arguing that it must arise from a bilateral agreement with Israel.

Macron's announcement paved the way for other governments to reconsider their stance , and Canada has now joined the trend, sending a clear message about the urgency of a political solution.

Images of scenes of hunger and devastation in Gaza have been a catalyst for the international community. Humanitarian organizations have warned of the rapidly deteriorating situation in the Palestinian enclave, intensifying pressure on world leaders to take concrete action.

Mark Carney emphasized that recognizing Palestine as a state is a show of support for the Palestinian people , but also a way to contribute to a lasting solution that can lead to peace in the Middle East.

The announcement reflects a significant shift in Canadian foreign policy , aligning itself with European countries that have decided to act in the face of a lack of progress in the peace process.

Carney convened his cabinet to define the guidelines for Canada's stance at the UN and reiterated that diplomacy will remain the cornerstone of his Middle East strategy .

The recognition of Palestine by France, the United Kingdom, and Canada could have a domino effect on other Western nations, increasing pressure on Israel and the United States to reconsider their strategy in the region.

This G7 bloc of powers could influence the reconfiguration of the international debate on the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and open up new possibilities for self-determination for the Palestinian people.