Belgium to recognise Palestine at UN General Assembly: Foreign minister
Summary
Belgium will recognize the State of Palestine at the United Nations General Assembly this month. Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot announced that they will also impose sanctions on Israel, such as banning products from settlements and reviewing dealings with Israeli companies.Key Facts
- Belgium plans to recognize the State of Palestine at the UN General Assembly.
- Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot announced the news on social media.
- Belgium will introduce 12 sanctions against Israel, including import bans on products from Israeli settlements.
- The decision is partially in response to the humanitarian situation in Palestine, especially in Gaza.
- Several other countries also plan to recognize Palestinian statehood at the UN.
- As of April, 147 countries have already recognized Palestine as a state.
- The announcement aligns with global reactions to conflicts in Gaza, which have caused significant casualties.
- Belgian prosecutors have sent war crimes allegations against Israeli soldiers to the International Criminal Court.
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