Western allies diverge as US rejects Palestinian state recognition
Canada has joined France and the UK in announcing plans to formally recognize the State of Palestine at the upcoming UN General Assembly in September 2025. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said recognition is contingent on Palestinian Authority reforms including elections in 2026 without Hamas participation, demilitarization, and democratic governance. Meanwhile, the Trump administration has openly rejected the UN conference—calling it a "publicity stunt"—and reaffirmed its firm support for Israel. This diplomatic divergence raises serious questions about Washington’s long‑term vision for Gaza. U.S. allies continue to uphold principles set out by then‑Secretary of State Antony Blinken at the 2023 G7 Tokyo meeting—advocating no forcible displacement, no re‑occupation of Gaza, and Palestinian‑led governance under the PA with no role for Hamas—but the Trump administration has shelved those commitments. In recent remarks, national security spokesperson Tammy Bruce declined to spell out a […]