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Last Thursday, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that the government would recognize the Palestinian state in September, contingent upon the country holding elections. Tho,this conditionality,according to Zev Saltiel and several citizens interviewed on the Place d’Armes,undermines the sincerity of Mr. Carney’s statement. “Even with recognition, it won’t change anything; concrete actions are needed on the ground,” added Zev Saltiel.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stated last Thursday that the government intends to recognize the Palestinian state in September.This recognition is conditional on the Palestinian state holding elections.
The declaration has drawn criticism, with Zev Saltiel and other individuals encountered on the Place d’Armes suggesting that the imposed condition weakens the Prime Minister’s commitment. Saltiel expressed skepticism, stating, “even by recognizing Palestine, it will not stop anything; it takes concrete actions there.”
The context of this announcement involves ongoing diplomatic efforts and the complex geopolitical situation in the Middle East. The Prime minister’s office has not yet provided further details on the specific electoral requirements or the broader implications of this conditional recognition.
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