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MPs approve softened Israel-Gaza motion as Liberals dodge vote to recognize Palestine
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VideoHouse passes watered-down Palestinian recognition motion
The House of Commons passed a softened New Democrat motion on Monday night that no longer calls for the federal government to officially recognize Palestinian statehood after last-minute amendments brought in by the governing Liberals.
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NewsAlert: MPs back softer Israel-Gaza motion to 'actively pursue' two-state solution
OTTAWA — Members of Parliament have approved a dramatically altered version of an NDP motion that had called on the federal government to "officially recognize the state of Palestine." The amended version of the non-binding but highly symbolic motion instead urges Canada to "actively pursue" the establishment of a Palestinian state as part of a negotiated two-state solution — aligning with Canada's existing policy. More coming The Canadian Press