Canadian parliament passes drastically softened motion on Palestinian state
The New Democratic Party (NDP) motion called on the government to "officially recognize the State of Palestine and maintain Canada’s recognition of Israel’s right to exist."
Canada's New Democratic Party leader Jagmeet Singh speaks to journalists before Question Period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada February 26, 2024.(photo credit: REUTERS/BLAIR GABLE)ByMICHAEL STARRUpdated: