Palestinian Sovereignty and Gaza Response at the UN General Assembly
The leaders of France, Canada, and England expressed support for a Palestinian state at the United Nations General Assembly while criticizing the international community's silence on the situation in Gaza.
Gathering at the United Nations General Assembly, France, Canada, and England supported Palestinian sovereignty and criticized the international community's inaction regarding the situation in Gaza.
Criticism of the International Community from France
In his speech at the United Nations General Assembly, French President Emmanuel Macron stated that the humanitarian drama in Gaza should shame the entire world. Macron reminded that France was among the countries that recognized the Palestinian state a year ago.
Support for a Two-State Solution from Canada
Canadian Prime Minister Mike Carney announced that 100 million Canadian dollars in aid will be provided to Palestinians to preserve the possibility of a two-state solution. It was stated that the majority of this resource will be allocated directly to humanitarian aid.
Emphasis on Trade from England
Addressing the delegates, British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said that the failure to achieve a two-state solution would undermine trust in politicians. Burnham also announced that his country has banned trade with Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
Joint Meeting and Diplomatic Contacts
Foreign policy and government officials from France, England, Canada, and Saudi Arabia co-chaired a joint meeting on the status of the Palestinian state on the margins of the United Nations General Assembly.