Mahmoud Abbas hails Canada’s ‘historic’ move to recognize Palestinian state

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas welcomes Canada’s “historic” move to recognize a Palestinian state during a phone call with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, Wafa reports.

Abbas “appreciated Canada’s historic position in recognizing the State of Palestine, which will enhance peace, stability, and security in the region,” the official PA news agency says.

Times of Israel staff contributed to this report.

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