00:00Canada just made a bold move on the world stage.
00:03Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that Canada will recognize a Palestinian state this September.
00:08That makes Canada the third G7 nation to do so, following France and the UK.
00:13But there's a catch.
00:14Carney says recognition depends on the Palestinian Authority holding democratic elections, and without Hamas.
00:21This comes as global pressure mounts.
00:23With over 147 countries already recognizing Palestine,
00:28Canada's shift marks a dramatic change in its long-standing policy.
00:32Carney cited worsening conditions in Gaza, the rise in Israeli settlements,
00:36and the fallout from the October 7 attacks as reasons for the decision.
00:41He said the situation is unbearable and getting worse by the day.
00:44But not everyone's on board Israel called it a reward for Hamas.
00:48And Canada's own opposition party slammed the move.
00:51Despite that, Carney insists Canada is acting independently.
00:55He even spoke to Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas ahead of the announcement.
01:00If this goes through, the U.S. will be the only permanent member of the U.N. Security Council
01:05not recognizing Palestine.
01:07It's a powerful signal in a time of growing global division.
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