In a significant diplomatic shift, Belgium announced its intention to officially recognize the State of Palestine during the upcoming United Nations session, reaffirming its determination to impose strict sanctions on the occupying government and support European measures to suspend cooperation with it.
This advanced position was expressed by Belgian Foreign Minister, Hadja Lahbib, in statements that reflect a tangible change in Brussels' policy towards the conflict in the Middle East, placing it at the forefront of European countries supporting Palestinian rights.
The Foreign Minister confirmed that the anticipated step of recognizing the State of Palestine is part of Belgium's commitment to the two-state solution and the necessity of providing a genuine political horizon for the Palestinian people.
We will recognize Palestine in the United Nations session, and we will impose strict sanctions on the occupying government.
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Belgium: We will recognize the State of Palestine and support the suspension of European cooperation with the occupation.