Canada recognized a Palestinian state on Sunday despite opposition from the U.S, with the hope it paves the way for peace based on two states living side by side.

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on the social platform X that Canada had recognized a Palestinian state. Britain and Australia also announced that they were doing the same on Sunday.

Carney had already said in late July he would do so as many Western countries are increasingly dismayed by the intensifying war in Gaza.

The moves comes ahead of the U.N. General Assembly this week, where other nations, including Australia and France , are also expected to recognize a Palestinian state .

The formal recognition of Palestinian statehood by Western countries has angered Israel and the United States, whic

See Full Page