Calgary’s Jewish and Palestinian communities react to state recognition announcement

'An enormous amount of work' still needed after pledge to recognize Palestinian statehood: McPherson

The decision to formally recognize the state of Palestine is a welcome move as it will force Canada to oppose Israeli troops, settlements, and settlers on Palestinian territories, says a former UN special rapporteur.

A viable Palestinian state remains far off, despite growing international clamor

The latest moves by US allies France, Britain and Canada – while in many ways largely symbolic – have left Washington increasingly isolated over its backing for Israel.

Mapped: The growing global support for Palestinian statehood

As France, the UK and Canada join over 140 countries in recognising Palestine, maps reveal Israel’s deepening diplomatic isolation.

Calgary’s Jewish and Palestinian communities react to state recognition announcement

On Wednesday, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Canada will recognize Palestine as an independent state at the United Nations General Assembly in September.

Movement to recognize Palestinian statehood reflects Israel’s growing isolation

Canada, France and Britain had been among the first and loudest to express support for Israel after the Oct. 7 attacks by Hamas