Paul Hosford: Canada recognises Palestine as Gaza crisis deepens — but is symbolic support enough?
Canada joins countries recognising Palestine, but critics say recognition must go beyond symbolism to address the deepening crisis in Gaza
The home of the Nufel family in Khan Yunis, Gaza, reduced to rubble by an Israeli airstrike on the Mawasi neighborhood which killed at least 15 people earlier this week. Picture: Abdallah FS Alattar/Anadolu/Getty
Prime minister Mark Carney made the announcement after France and 14 other countries co-signed a declaration that indicated others will soon follow suit and comes following a similar announcement by the UK to formally recognise Palestine.
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