Hyderabad, Sept. 2 -- Belgium is set to recognise the state of Palestine at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) meeting later in September. Its minister for foreign affairs, Maxime Prevot, announced on Tuesday.

The 80th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 80) willopen on September 9. The high-level General Debate will run from September 23 and 27 and conclude on September 29.

Announcing the decision in a post on X, Prevot said, "Palestine will be recognised by Belgium at the UN session! And firm sanctions will be imposed against the Israeli government."

Prevot, who is also the deputy prime minister, announced that Israel will face 12 sanctions from Belgium, including a ban on the import of products from illegal Israeli sett...