Canada will recognise the State of Palestine at the 80th UN General Assembly in September 2025. Prime Minister Mark Carney called the decision necessary to protect the two-state solution. “Being eroded before our eyes,” he said.
Furthermore, Carney stated, “Canada intends to recognise the State of Palestine at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in September 2025.” As expected, the move angered the US and Israel. Trump responded immediately with a trade warning.
“Wow! Canada has just announced that it is backing statehood for Palestine,” Trump posted on Truth Social. “That will make it very hard for us to make a Trade Deal with them.” Meanwhile, Israel called Canada’s decision a “distorted campaign of international pressure.”
When asked if Canada could change its mind, Carney replied, “There’s a scenario (but) possibly one that I can’t imagine.” He clarified that Canada’s move depends on reforms by the Palestinian Authority. This group, led by Mahmoud Abbas, governs parts of the Israeli-occupied West Bank.
In a similar development, Portugal is also considering recognising Palestine. According to Prime Minister Luis Montenegro’s office, the matter “is being considered” and could be finalised during the UN high-level week. However, no confirmation has been issued yet.
On another front, Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in Israel for talks. He met with Prime Minister Netanyahu shortly after landing. Following that, he and Ambassador Mike Huckabee will enter Gaza today to monitor aid and speak with residents.
At the same time, the US imposed sanctions on the Palestinian Authority and PLO members. The State Department accused them of “undermining peace efforts” with Israel. Although it announced visa bans, it did not reveal any names.
So far, the PA and PLO have not commented on the sanctions. Both groups represent the Palestinian people and continue to push for global recognition. Nevertheless, tensions remain high as the UN meeting nears.
Meanwhile, Gaza faces a deepening humanitarian crisis. After nearly 22 months of war, food shortages are critical. Moreover, peace talks and hostage negotiations remain stuck.
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