Dr. Mohamad Abu Awad at the Foreign Affairs and International Development Committee

November 5th, 2024 / 12:30 p.m.

Coordinator, Coalition of Canadian Palestinian Organizations

Nine out of the G20 have recognized Palestine. Five of the NATO allies have recognized the State of Palestine.

France is studying to recognize the State of Palestine. England is studying to recognize the State of Palestine. Japan is doing the same thing. Belgium is, yes.

A few months ago, Norway, Ireland and Spain recognized Palestine. There are 147 countries that have done so.

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