Hours after Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced his country's intention to recognize the State of Palestine in September, Donald Trump sent a strong warning to his northern neighbor in a message on his Truth Social network: "Wow! Canada just announced its support for a Palestinian state. This will greatly hinder us in reaching a trade agreement with them."
On the plane back from his visit to the United Kingdom, Trump also criticized the "conditional" recognition announcement of the State of Palestine made earlier this week by 'premier' Keir Starmer. "If you do that, you are rewarding Hamas," he stated. "And I don't believe Hamas should be rewarded."
The angry reaction of the American President contrasted with the conference on the two-state solution led by France and Saudi Arabia held in New York within the framework of the UN, attended by delegations from 125 countries (including Spain) despite the boycott by the United States and Israel.
"Canada intends to recognize the State of Palestine at the 80th session of the General Assembly in September 2025," announced Mark Carney on Wednesday night at a press conference in Ottawa, warning that "the level of human suffering in Gaza is intolerable."
In contrast to 'premier' Keir Starmer, who anticipated the UK's intention to recognize the State of Palestine "unless Israel takes substantive steps to end the terrible situation," Mark Carney practically confirmed his support for President Emmanuel Macron's initiative, with whom he was in constant communication on Wednesday.
"Canada's intention comes in response to the Palestinian Authority's willingness to carry out essential reforms," Carney emphasized, referring to President Abu Mazen's commitment to hold elections in 2026 and demilitarize a hypothetical Palestinian state.
Indeed, Canada and Australia were the only two G-20 states, in addition to France, to sign the "New York Appeal" on Wednesday for the recognition of the State of Palestine. A total of 147 out of the 193 UN member countries (including Spain) have already taken this step, and the list could significantly increase by the next General Assembly.
"I have dedicated my entire political life to supporting the two-state solution," stated Australian Labor Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, who also anticipated his intention to support the initiative "at the right time." "My goal is to defend Israel's right to exist within secure borders and the Palestinians' right to see their legitimate aspirations fulfilled."