Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced that Canada will officially recognize the state of Palestine at the 80th UN General Assembly in September 2025. The move aligns with recent declarations by the UK and France and comes amid ongoing Israeli attacks in Gaza.

Carney said the traditional peace process is no longer viable and emphasized that the recognition depends on reforms by the Palestinian Authority and elections set for 2026. He ruled out any future role for Hamas in Palestinian governance.

The U.S., however, has opposed such recognition, claiming it rewards Hamas and undermines peace efforts.