Conservative Statement on Palestinian Statehood

July 30, 2025

July 30, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Ottawa, ON – Conservatives have long supported a two-state solution—one that allows a future Palestinian state to exist peacefully, securely, and prosperously alongside the State of Israel.

But recognizing a Palestinian state in the aftermath of the October 7 terrorist atrocities sends the wrong message to the world: that violence and terror are effective tools for achieving political objectives. If the government recognizes the Palestinian state now, it is impossible that Hamas will not play a central role. Surely, Canadians cannot support validating Hamas with the status of government.

Hamas launched an unprovoked and barbaric attack on Israel—murdering civilians, raping women, and taking hostages. That same terrorist organization continues to hold hostages and fire rockets, all while using innocent Palestinians as human shields. The suffering of Palestinians is real, and their lives are precious—but Hamas is to blame for that suffering, and peace cannot come through appeasement.

A unilateral declaration of Palestinian statehood, without peace negotiations or a renunciation of violence, destroys the path to a durable, two-state solution. Worse, it legitimizes terrorism by handing political rewards to a group that rules Gaza through fear, oppression, and brutality.

While Conservatives stand firmly with the people of Israel, the Liberal government has turned its back on decades of Canadian support for Israel and has failed to stand up to rising antisemitism and extremism here at home.

Conservatives will not cave to political pressure or reward terror with recognition. We stand for peace, security, and the right of our allies to defend themselves against those who seek their destruction.