Carney Calls for a “Zionist Palestinian State”
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s recent interview with CNN International has sparked significant backlash after he suggested that lasting peace in the Middle East could only be achieved through the establishment of a “Zionist Palestinian state” that encompasses Gaza and the West Bank.
Carney made these remarks during an interview with Christiane Amanpour before departing for the NATO summit in The Hague. He stated that the recent ceasefire between Iran and Israel, following U.S. airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, has created an opportunity to advance peace in Gaza.
His assertion that Palestinians must accept a Zionist identity to attain statehood has provoked intense criticism online. Pro-Palestinian activists and advocacy groups, including the National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM), argue that Carney’s views contradict Canada’s current foreign policy, which supports the creation of a sovereign Palestinian state based on self-determination. The NCCM is calling for the Prime Minister to retract his remarks, issue an apology, and reaffirm Canada’s commitment to Palestinian rights.
Critics also highlight the contradiction in Carney’s comments, which demand recognition of Israel from Palestinians, even though the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) has already recognized the state of Israel in 1993 through the Oslo Accords, while Israel continues to occupy Palestinian lands illegally and disagrees with international law that supports adherence to a two-state solution.
Social media users are condemning the Prime Minister’s remarks, with one commenting, “Carney doesn’t suggest Israel should offer Palestinians anything whatsoever.” Another user expressed disappointment, stating, “I didn’t vote Liberal to see them play games like this.”
While Carney emphasized the importance of continued humanitarian aid to Gaza and the release of hostages held by Hamas, many argue that his approach undermines the Palestinians’ right to self-determination, imposing unfair conditions for statehood.
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