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Conflicting ideas about identity, legitimacy driving Middle East conflict: Anand

At the United Nations conference convened by France and Saudi Arabia on June 28, 2025, Anita Anand said peace requires reframing discussions on identity and legitimacy.
Contextualizing the conflict, Anand noted the duelling narratives Israelis and Palestinians hold, emphasizing peace requires a shared reality.
At the United Nations conference in New York, Noah Shack wrote, `The path forward begins with sustained pressure on Hamas to release all Israeli hostages and ensure that no actions embolden Hamas to continue its campaign of violence`.
On Monday, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Ottawa will work with its peers on recognizing a future Palestinian state that does not include Hamas in any role.
Amid warnings of starvation in Gaza, France announced it would be the first G7 country to recognize a Palestinian state despite Israeli pushback, and Ottawa expressed concern over Israeli policies hindering statehood.

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Clashing ideas about identity, legitimacy drive Israel-Palestine conflict: Anand

OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says peace between Israel and Palestinians requires a change in how people in the region talk about identity and legitimacy — not just a political agreement. “Peace is not only about borders and agreements. It is also about shared stories and understanding that humanize all sides and foster […]

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