Canada & Hamas
43 shared events · Importance 3 · Last updated Apr 13, 2026
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International
Canada: Canada announced its intention to formally recognize a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly in September 2025, marking a significant shift in its foreign policy. This decision has been met with criticism from Israel and the United States.
Hamas: Hamas is cited by Canada as a reason for the erosion of the two-state solution, and Canada's conditions for recognizing a Palestinian state include Hamas playing no part in future governance and disarming.
Jul 30, 2025 · 37 articles
International
Canada: Canada is being urged by former diplomats to impose sanctions on Israel, review trade agreements, and take legal action against companies supporting Israeli settlements. This could strain Canada's international relations and trade.
Hamas: Hamas is mentioned as the target of Israel's fight in the Gaza Strip, which is part of the broader conflict leading to calls for sanctions against Israel.
May 15, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Canada: Canada co-signed the declaration, aligning with other Western nations in supporting the proposed political solution for Gaza.
Hamas: Hamas is urged by a coalition of Arab and Western nations to disarm and relinquish control of Gaza, which would significantly diminish its power and influence.
Jul 29, 2025 · 6 articles
International
Canada: Canada is actively seeking to strengthen defence, security, and economic ties with Gulf countries, aiming for investment and regional stability.
Hamas: Hamas is mentioned as a party in regional peace efforts, which Oman and Qatar are attempting to broker.
May 12, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Canada: Canada is among the G20 members that have declared they will recognize a Palestinian state if certain conditions are met, preceding Australia's similar announcement.
Hamas: Hamas's role in a future Palestinian government is a key condition for Australia's recognition of a Palestinian state. Israel's military actions are in response to a Hamas attack in October 2023.
Aug 12, 2025 · 6 articles
International
Canada: Canada intends to recognize a Palestinian state at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in September, predicated on Palestine — Palestinian Authority reforms and an election.
Hamas: Hamas is the Palestinian militant group holding Israeli hostages and has been militarily battered by Israel. It refuses to disarm without an independent Palestinian state.
Aug 02, 2025 · 6 articles
International
Canada: Canada is among several countries that have recently announced their recognition of an independent Palestinian state.
Hamas: Hamas is the primary target of Israel's military campaign in Gaza, which Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to 'finish the job' against. Hamas responded to Benjamin Netanyahu's speech by accusing him of making false justifications to continue the war.
Sep 26, 2025 · 9 articles
Business
Canada: The Toronto International Film Festival is located in Canada, and a Canadian filmmaker is involved in the controversy.
Hamas: Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack on Israel is the central event depicted in the documentary, and the use of its livestreamed footage became a point of contention for the Toronto International Film Festival.
Aug 13, 2025 · 6 articles
Accidents
Canada: 2024 in Canada was arrested in Canada and was planning to cross the border from Canada to the United States to carry out his attack.
Hamas: 2024 in Canada's planned attack was intended to coincide with the anniversary of the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks.
Apr 08, 2026 · 9 articles
International
Hamas: Hamas is a Palestinian militant group whose actions, particularly the October 7, 2023 attack, have been cited by some Israeli officials as a reason for annexation. Its role in Gaza is a backdrop to the broader conflict.
Sep 25, 2025 · 10 articles
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