New Government's endorsement of amended Palestinian statehood motion wins praise, draws outrage

'We were able to find common ground,' Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly says

The Liberal government's last-minute endorsement of an amended NDP motion on Palestinian statehood is being welcomed by the country's Muslim advocacy group and derided by Jewish voices who say Ottawa has sub-contracted its foreign policy to "anti-Israel radicals."

As the war rages on in Gaza, some of Canada's allies, including the United Kingdom, have signalled they're open to recognizing the Palestinian territories as a state — once some key conditions are met.

The idea has been pitched as a way to revive dormant peace talks and prompt the creation of an independent Palestinian state next to Israel.

The government also agreed to "cease the further authorization and transfer of arms exports to Israel."

As for UNRWA, the UN's Palestinian relief agency, the government agreed to maintain its funding — as it has announced previously.

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