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Coverage dated September 1, 2025

Belgium to recognize Palestinian state, top diplomat says

Headline from The Hill

Belgium is set to recognize the Palestinian state at the United Nations (UN) General Assembly later this month, becoming the latest nation to do so in recent weeks as the pressure mounts on Israel over its military operation in the Gaza Strip.

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  1. Washington Examiner

    Belgium to recognize a Palestinian state if certain conditions are met (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Belgium said it will recognize a Palestinian state after Hamas is removed from power and the remaining hostages are released.

  2. The Hill

    Belgium to recognize Palestinian state, top diplomat says (opens The Hill)

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    Belgium is set to recognize the Palestinian state at the United Nations (UN) General Assembly later this month, becoming the latest nation to do so in recent weeks as the pressure mounts on Israel over its military operation in the Gaza Strip.

  3. BNO News

    Belgium to recognize State of Palestine at UN, announces sanctions on Israel (opens BNO News)

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    Belgium will recognize the State of Palestine during the United Nations General Assembly this month and impose new sanctions on Israel, according to officials. In a statement on Monday, Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot said the country “had to take strong decisions” in response to the humanita…

  4. Time

    Belgium to Recognize Palestinian State and Sanction Israel (opens Time)

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    The recognition is set to be finalized "via a royal decree" but only once "the last hostage has been released."

  5. Al-Monitor

    Belgium to recognise Palestinian state at UN General Assembly (opens Al-Monitor)

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    (Reuters) -Belgium will recognise a Palestinian state at the U.N. General Assembly, Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot said on Tuesday, adding to international pressure on Israel after similar moves by Australia, Britain, Canada and France.

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