Published on, Sept. 2 -- September 2, 2025 10:59 AM

Belgium has decided to recognise a Palestinian state at the upcoming United Nations General Assembly, Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot announced, adding momentum to global calls for a two-state solution. This step follows similar declarations by Australia, Britain, Canada, and France, significantly increasing diplomatic pressure on Israel amid its ongoing war in Gaza.

The foreign minister stated that Belgium will become a signatory to the New York Declaration, which advocates for the creation of a Palestinian state co-existing peacefully with Israel. He stressed that the decision is rooted in the humanitarian tragedy unfolding in Palestine, especially in Gaza, where civilians face relent...