Tue Sep 23 13:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Canada Recognizes State of Palestine, Citing Eroding Hope for Two-State Solution

**Ottawa, Canada** – In a significant shift, the Canadian government has officially recognized the State of Palestine, citing the deteriorating prospects for a negotiated two-state solution and the actions of both Hamas and the current Israeli government.

For decades, Canada has adhered to a policy supporting a two-state solution, envisioning a sovereign, democratic, and viable Palestine existing peacefully alongside Israel. However, the government now states that this possibility has been severely undermined.

“Hamas has terrorized the people of Israel and oppressed the people of Gaza,” a government statement read. The statement also condemned the current Israeli government’s continued settlement expansion in the West Bank, deemed illegal under international law, and the devastating humanitarian crisis in Gaza caused by the ongoing conflict. The statement also acknowledged the current Israeli government explicitly stated it would not allow the creation of a Palestinian state.

The recognition of Palestine is framed as a coordinated international effort to salvage the possibility of a two-state solution and is aligned with the principles of self-determination and fundamental human rights.

The government emphasizes that recognizing the State of Palestine, led by the Palestinian Authority, strengthens those who seek peaceful coexistence and weakens Hamas. It insists that this recognition does not legitimize terrorism and reaffirms Canada’s unwavering support for Israel and its security, which it argues can only be ultimately secured through a comprehensive two-state solution.

The Palestinian Authority has provided commitments to Canada and the international community to undergo crucial reforms, including fundamental governance changes, holding general elections in 2026 excluding Hamas, and demilitarizing the Palestinian state. Canada has pledged to increase its support for the Palestinian Authority’s reform agenda and to work with international partners to develop a credible peace plan, democratic governance, and clear security arrangements for Palestine, while ensuring the sustained delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza.

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