July 31, 2025 | Ottawa, Canada — The Government of Canada has announced its intention to formally recognise a Palestinian state, aligning with a growing wave of Western nations taking diplomatic action amid the ongoing humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza.
This historic policy shift comes as global outrage intensifies over continued Israeli military operations in the Gaza Strip, which have drawn widespread condemnation for mounting civilian casualties and alleged violations of international law.
In a statement issued today, Canadian officials emphasized that the move aims to reinforce the two-state solution and support long-term peace and justice for both Palestinians and Israelis. The Canadian government stressed the need for an urgent, negotiated end to hostilities and the creation of a viable, sovereign Palestinian state living in peace alongside Israel.
Canada now joins a bloc of European and Western nations that have declared support for Palestinian statehood in recent weeks, in what observers see as a significant geopolitical turning point amid mounting pressure on Israel to halt its offensive.
The announcement has already sparked mixed reactions, with Palestinian representatives welcoming the decision as a moral and diplomatic milestone, while Israeli officials expressed disappointment, describing it as premature and counterproductive to peace negotiations.
As the crisis in Gaza deepens, the recognition of Palestinian statehood by prominent Western powers is seen as a growing call for international accountability and a recalibration of Middle East diplomacy.
