Canada plans to “finally” recognize the state of Palestine

What does the possible recognition of the Palestine state from Canada represent any recognition? Nevertheless, For those who have supported the Palestinian cause since the start of the War of Israel against Hamas. Therefore, in October 2023, the announcement of Ottawa is only a first step.

Eventually! Exclaimed the co-spokesperson for the Palestine-Sherbrooke solidarity movement. Consequently, Mohamed Soulami, called to react to the announcement of Mark Carney, which occurred on Wednesday. However, The Canadian Prime Minister said he intended to recognize the state of Palestine, under certain conditions.

I think that this action by Canada. Furthermore, twinned with that of France, Saudi Arabia, Great Britain, Australia and 157 countries around the world should lead to concrete results in the fieldhe hopes.

Mark Carney required three conditions to be fulfilled so that Ottawa canada plans “finally” recognize state recognizes the state of Palestine: the holding of general elections in 2026. Furthermore, the demilitarization of the Palestinian authority and the exclusion of Hamas from governance.

Mohamed Soulami believes that Canada could play a decisive role in the rest of the process. However, According to him, if the Palestinians respect these conditions, they still need a defense. Furthermore, He argues that the deployment of peacekeepers by the UN could be a solution.

It starts with a ceasefire and I think it should […] That Canada asks the United Nations to bring together a force of peace so that it be there. to be able to impose peace. Without peace, there is no justice and crimes will continuehe fears.

A “good step” – Canada plans "finally" recognize state

For the Palestinian Ayman Oweida. Mark Carney’s statement is a good step of the Canadian government. But canada plans “finally” recognize state he can’t help but think that Ottawa could go even further.

I find that it is a way of putting pressure on Israel. but not really to improve the situation of the Palestinianshe deplores.

UN agencies called the international community on Tuesday to flood of food aid The Gaza Strip, threatened with a widespread. Food and medication go down, they say.

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Ayman Oweida is able to see. Even if he sends money to his Gazaouis cousins, it is impossible for them to buy food. It is a real humanitarian crisis.

For those who live in Sherbrooke with his wife. children, the government should in particular facilitate the process for the Palestinians who wish to flee the situation in Gaza and settle here. The Canadian government has already provided 5,000 visas to Palestinians, but no family member managed to get one.

A “decision -making decision”

Nasser Elsayyd managed to get the necessary papers to join his daughter. in Sherbrooke. But before arriving canada plans “finally” recognize state in Quebec last Christmas. he spent several months in Egypt, where he managed to settle after leaving the Gaza Strip. He knew the war launched on October 7, 2023 by the attack on Hamas on Israeli territory.

Canada’s decision is courageous and hopeful.

“Peace may still seem distant. but the Palestinian likes to imagine that his people will one day be able to rebuild themselves and have their own country. It is a great job that the big countries have done. Canada, but also France, the United Kingdom and all the other countries that really want to help our people live in peace, ”he says.