Prime Minister Mark Carney and Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand at a July, 2025 press conference where Mr. Carney says Canada intends to recognize a Palestinian state in September. Share Save for later Please log in to bookmark this story. Log In Create Free Account

Prime Minister Mark Carney said Israel’s decision to take over Gaza City is wrong and won’t improve the humanitarian situation on the ground or help the remaining hostages.

Mr. Carney made the comments after an unrelated announcement in Trenton, Ont.

His reaction adds to international condemnation of Israel’s announcement earlier Friday that it will intensify its 22-month war with Hamas by taking over Gaza City , the largest urban area in the territory.

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netany

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