State swing: recognising Palestine

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  This week, another country announced plans to recognize a Palestinian state.

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  Canada intends to recognize the state of Palestine at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in September 2025.

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  Prime Minister Mark Carney's move swiftly followed that of his British counterpart, Keir Starmer, which came with conditions.

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  I can confirm the UK will recognise the state of Palestine unless the Israeli government takes substantive steps to end the appalling situation in Gaza,

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  agree to a ceasefire and commit to a long-term sustainable peace,

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  reviving the prospect of a two-state solution.

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  Last week, it was France's President Emmanuel Macron pledging recognition.

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