Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced that Canada officially recognizes the State of Palestine.

In a social media post this morning, the Prime Minister stated, “Canada recognizes the State of Palestine and offers our partnership in building a peaceful future for both the State of Palestine and the State of Israel.”

The move marks a major shift in foreign policy for the nation, as both Israel and Palestine aim towards a peace deal.

Around the same time, both the United Kingdom and Australia also recognized Palestinian statehood.

Carney is currently in New York to meet with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres ahead of the UN Assembly scheduled for later today.

More than 145 countries now recognize the State of Palestine.

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