Canada has followed the UK in proposing plans to recognise a Palestinian state.

Mark Carney said that the planned move is dependent on certain conditions, including that the Palestinian Authority commits to fundamentally reforming its governance and to hold general elections in 2026.

He added that Hamas cannot take part in the proposed election.

The Canadian prime minister also said he "condemns the fact Israel has allowed a catastrophe to unfold in Gaza".

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Canada has followed the UK in proposing plans to recognise a Palestinian state

The announcement follows the Prime Minister's statement that Britain would declare Palestinian recognition at September's UN General Assembly alongside France, contingent on a ceasefire being reached.

The UK's conditions are different to those of their North American counterpart.

The Prime Minister outlined four prerequisites for Israel to prevent Britain's recognition: establishing a Gaza ceasefire, enabling UN humanitarian deliveries, halting West Bank annexation activities, and pursuing a two-state peace framework.

Emily Damari, a British citizen held captive for 471 days before her release, argued that the decision to recognise the Middle Eastern territory as a state is "not standing on the right side of history".

The UK has confirmed it was taking part in airdrops of aid into the territory.