Paul Hosford: Canada recognises Palestine as Gaza crisis deepens — but is symbolic support enough?

Earlier this week, Canada joined a wave of countries set to recognise the independent state of Palestine, saying that the move was a reiteration of its “unwavering commitment to the two-state solution”.

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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