Canada undertakes to pay $ 30 million to Gaza in humanitarian aid

Although Canada does not join France to recognize a Palestinian state, it finances the preparations for the Palestinian authority with a view to leading a world recognized state, including Gaza and the West Bank. Ottawa also adds $ 30 million to its humanitarian funding for Palestinians from the Gaza Strip.

The Palestinian question is at the heart of any hope of long-term stability in the Middle East, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anita Anand at a major United Nations Conference on Monday in New York. A viable Palestinian state needs legitimate and democratic governance in the service of all Palestinians.

The conference was summoned by France and Saudi Arabia to find ways to preserve the two -state solution. Canada has been among those who demand the possible creation of a Palestinian state that would coexist in peace with Israel.

Ottawa and other countries are increasingly expressing their concern about the Israeli government’s attempts to make the creation of a Palestinian state impossible. Some Israeli ministers have called for the concentration of the Gaza population in a limited area or its resettlement in other countries.

Minister Anand expressed her concerns about Palestinian governance during her speech before dozens of her counterparts gathered in New York.

The Palestinian authority is currently controlling sections of the West Bank through Fatah. Hamas completely controls Gaza. None of the two territories has organized elections since 2006, and the polls of the Aman Coalition anti -corruption group have revealed strong concerns about corruption within the two governments.

Elimination of Hamas and reforms from the Palestinian Authority

Ms. Anand added that Hamas cannot play a role in the governance of a Palestinian state, while the Palestinian authority must undertake the global reforms necessary to govern Gaza and the West Bank.

She announced that Canada would spend $ 10 million this year To speed up reform and capacity building of the Palestinian Authority.

She also announced financial assistance to the Palestinians in Gaza.

In order for this essential aid to reach those who need it, humanitarian partners must benefit from secure and unhindered access to civilians in Gazaadded Ms. Anand.

Israel denies any famine situation

Israeli Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that only one quantity minimal of aid was authorized to enter the territory and rejected the affirmations of several international organizations according to which Gaza experiences a famine.

Earlier in the day, Anand said that the conflict that has lasted for decades is fueled by contradictory speeches through which Israeli and Palestinians perceive the conflict, and that peace requires a shared reality.

She also called Hamas to release her hostages and Israel to end The incessant expansion of the colonies In the West Bank.

Peace is not limited to borders and agreements. It is also a common story and an understanding that humanize all the parties and promote confidence.

Ottawa co -edit an initiative with Qatar and Mexico to find ways to strengthen this dynamic.

This moment requires political courage and determination, and we must unite and choose a different path, that which leads to a lasting and fair solutionexplained Ms. Anand.

Unproductive and inappropriate

The Trump administration criticized the conference. The spokesperson for the American State Department, Tammy Bruce, described this event asunproductive and inappropriatewhich is equivalent to a advertising Likely to compromise negotiations for a cease-fire in Gaza.

The United States said that the conference would extend war and embed Hamas, calling it as slap the victims of October 7.

President Donald Trump urged Netanyahu on Monday to authorize additional assistance in Gaza.

Earlier on Monday, Prime Minister Mark Carney said that Ottawa would collaborate with his peers in the recognition of a future Palestinian state who does not include Hamas in any role.

During a press conference at Ile-Prince-Edouard, he accused Israel and his settlers disrespect pour The territorial integrity of Palestine, in the West Bank.

Prime Minister Carney described this region as Palestine rather Palestinian territoriesa term almost always used by Canadian government officials.

He added that Canadians deplore the magnitude of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and also have condemned the causes of this situation. It starts with Hamas and the deplorable terrorist attacks of October 7, 2023.

A Zionist Palestinian Stateit Carney

The Consultative Center for Jewish and Israeli relations praised Mr. Carney’s rejection of any role of Hamas in the governance of a Palestinian state.

The way to follow begins with a sustained pressure on Hamas so that it releases all Israeli hostages and ensures that no action encourages it to continue its violence campaign.

He added that Canada should Work with its international partners to disarm Hamas and, ultimately, hunt it from Gaza and West Bank.

The Trudeau government has changed Canada’s policy on the creation of a Palestinian state last November, saying that Ottawa could offer recognition before the conclusion of peace talks, instead of first demanding a fruitful peace agreement with Israel.

Mark Carney said in June that there should be A Zionist Palestinian state, if you can say, which recognizes the right of Israel to exist.