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Trudeau says Canada could recognize Palestinian statehood ‘at the right time’

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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has hinted at recognizing Palestine as a state, days after three European nations Norway, Ireland, and Spain announc­­ed their intention to recognize a Palestinian state.

“We are prepared to recognize the state of Palestine at the right time not necessarily as a last step along the path,” he said while on the floor of the House on Thursday.

“We were pleased to be able to support the NDP motion several months ago we will continue to work forward on promoting peace and working towards stability in the Middle East.”

Read More: Palestinians mark 76 years of Nakba as thousands flee Gaza& Rafah

He was reacting to Heather McPherson, a New Democratic Party (NDP) MP and foreign affairs critic, who had pushed him to “take a stand” against the Gaza conflict in the House of Commons.

Before delivering the speech, he emphasized creating a “credible path” for enduring peace.

“We are against the Netanyahu administration’s attempts to disapprove of a two-state solution. Meanwhile, Hamas continues to hold territory in Gaza and has neither given up its weapons nor freed its hostages, according to Trudeau.

Read More: Hamas accepts Gaza ceasefire proposal from Egypt, Qatar

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