Parry Sound-Muskoka Member of Parliament Scott Aitchison took to social media today to slam Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney for unilaterally recognizing a Palestinian state.

“Sunday’s announcement came without any real progress toward peace. Hamas still holds hostages nearly two years after its horrific October 7 terrorist attack. There has been no renunciation of violence, and no meaningful negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians. Recognition under these circumstances does nothing to advance peace — it only rewards those who continue to fuel conflict,” he stated.

Aitchison noted that if a Palestinian state were to exist, it must be democratic, demilitarized, and free from terrorism.

“If a Palestinian state is to exist, it must be the result of a negotiated settlement — not

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