The amended version instead urges Canada to 'actively pursue' the establishment of a Palestinian state as part of a negotiated two-state solution.
The societal fissures forming around the conflict between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip played out Monday in the House of Commons as anMPs debated the non-binding but highly symbolic motion for hours, reflecting the emotional dispute about the Palestinian right to self-determination and Israel’s right to defend itself that has unfolded over the months since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack.
The ongoing conflict has opened rifts in the Liberal caucus, with some members staunchly defending Israel as others call the country out for the mounting death toll in the Gaza Strip and violence in the West Bank.Canada resumes UNRWA funding paused due to allegations agency staff played a role in Oct. 7 attack
When NDP foreign affairs critic Heather McPherson initially tabled the motion Monday, she said that “now is the time to recognize Palestine.” Michael Chong, the Conservative foreign affairs critic, said his party believes in a two-state solution, but that it must come as a result of negotiations between Israeli and Palestinian representatives.Céline Dion shares rare photo with sons, ‘determined’ to return to stage
The government has not spoken about whether Canada should officially recognize Palestine as a country outside of a negotiated settlement, but some allies are considering it.
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