Jewish groups in Canada reacted swiftly and negatively to Prime Minister Mark Carney’s announcement Wednesday that the country will recognize a State of Palestine at the United Nations in September.
Carney told reporters that the recognition was conditional on the Palestinian Authority, which governs the West Bank, going forward with significant reforms including demilitarization and holding a general election in 2026. He also accused the Israeli government of failing to “prevent the rapidly deteriorating humanitarian disaster in Gaza.”
Today, the Prime Minister stated that Canada will pre-emptively recognize a Palestinian state. This is predicated on misplaced faith in vague commitments by Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, notorious for his corruption, lack of democratic credibility, and funding of…
— CIJA (@CIJAinfo) July 30, 2025
Noah Shack, CEO of the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs,
Wednesday on what the group called “Canada’s Middle East Position.” The CIJA is the advocacy agent of Jewish Federations of Canada-UIA, representing Jewish Federations across Canada.
“Today, the Prime Minister stated that Canada will pre-emptively recognize a Palestinian state,” Shack said. “This is predicated on misplaced faith in vague commitments by Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, notorious for his corruption, lack of democratic credibility, and funding of terrorists.”
He continued: “Extending recognition absent real change on the ground is a recipe for another failed Palestinian pseudo-state controlled by terrorists. It is deeply concerning that the government did not make statehood recognition contingent on the removal of Hamas from Gaza and the return of Israeli hostages. This only emboldens Hamas and condemns Palestinians and Israelis — including the hostages and their families — to more suffering.
“Our community seeks an end to this painful conflict and a better future where Israelis and Palestinians can coexist in peace. As the Prime Minister previously said, this requires a Palestinian state to be Zionist — affirming the right of a democratic, Jewish state to exist in safety. Pre-emptive recognition of a Palestinian state undermines this core principle.”
The organization also has information on how to
with the message: “Real peace = no failed terror state.”
B’nai Brith Canada is deeply concerned following Prime Minister Mark Carney’s announcement Wednesday evening that his Government intends to recognize a Palestinian state during the United Nations (UN) 80th General Assembly in September.
“This decision is dangerously premature,”… pic.twitter.com/en16t6mJp2
— B’nai Brith Canada (@bnaibrithcanada) July 31, 2025
echoed that sentiment, calling Carney’s announcement
“As the Government’s intent to recognize a Palestinian state is predicated on the Palestinian Authority (PA)’s commitment to democratic reform and demilitarization, B’nai Brith Canada questions whether the PA can be trusted as a legitimate state actor and partner in the peace process,” said Richard Robertson, the organization’s director of research and advocacy.
“Although Canada should play a leading role in securing an end to the Israel-Palestine conflict, recognizing Palestine as a state at this juncture would be premature and could undermine efforts to achieve a lasting peace,” he continued. “Such a decision could also be leveraged by anti-Israel extremists as an endorsement of their vitriolic actions that have been fomenting hate across Canada.”
Avi Abraham Benlolo, CEO and chair of the Abraham Global Peace Initiative and a National Post columnist, took to social media to announce that the AGPI “D
enounces Canada’s Announcement to recognize a Palestinian State (and) Calls on Canadians to take Action.”
AGPI Denounces Canada’s Announcement to recognize a Palestinian State, Calls on Canadians to take Action. @MarkJCarney @CdnPressNews #cdnpoli @CBC pic.twitter.com/25BYui2GMr
— Avi Abraham Benlolo (@AviBenlolo) July 30, 2025
“Canada’s endorsement of a Palestinian state — without a roadmap for peace or clarity on borders, leadership, or governance — is not a step toward peace; it is a reward for terrorism,” he said on the group’s website. “Prime Minister Mark Carney does not have a plan. There is no agreement between the two parties. A two-state solution cannot be imposed from abroad — it must be the outcome of direct negotiations between Israelis and Palestinians. And yet none of that is happening.”
The group is calling on
supporters “to immediately contact Members of Parliament in their ridings and across the country to express deep dissatisfaction with this dangerous and short-sighted decision.”
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