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8:01Now PlayingJohn Bolton, former US national security adverser, thinks the UK's decision to recognise Palestine is 'an exercise in fantasy' .
Speaking to Tom Swarbrick, Bolton questioned a Palestinian state as 'something that doesn't exist'. He also claimed Hamas is copying Saddam Hussein's tactics of 'witholding aid'.
Alongside the UK and France, Canada has also made clear its aim to recognise Palestine. Bolton said this 'will not influence the Israeli government, or Trump'.
Taking to TruthSocial on Thursday, Donald Trump slammed Canada's decision, warning it could interfere with upcoming trade talks.
He wrote: “Wow! Canada has just announced that it is backing statehood for Palestine. That will make it very hard for us to make a Trade Deal with them. Oh’ Canada!!!”
Mr Carney said he "condemns the fact Israel has allowed a catastrophe to unfold in Gaza".
He continued that the potential for a "two state solution" is being "eroded before our eyes" and that Canada is "trying to ensure, with partners, that a two-state solution becomes viable".
The Israeli foreign ministry said in a statement after the Canadian PM's announcement: "The change in the position of the Canadian government at this time is a reward for Hamas and harms the efforts to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza and a framework for the release of the hostages."
It comes as Keir Starmer said the UK will recognise a Palestinian state by September, unless Israel agrees to a ceasefire.
The Prime Minister issued the ultimatum to Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister, following an emergency meeting of his Cabinet.
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