Agreement by Hamas to relinquish control of Gaza could meet Belgium's key condition for recognising a Palestinian state
Agreement by Hamas to relinquish control of Gaza could meet Belgium's key condition for recognising a Palestinian state
Swedish activist Greta Thunberg holds a placard reading 'Don't forget Palestine' during a demonstration demanding EU leaders ban goods from illegal Israeli settlements, in Brussels on 17 June (AFP/Nicolas Tucat)
Published date: 7 July 2026 11:19 BST
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Several European countries have recognized Palestinian statehood in the past three years.
Belgium to recognize Palestine at U.N. due to Gaza crisis, imposing sanctions on Israel, following France's lead.
Belgium’s announcement follows a similar shift by a number of countries ahead of the UN General Assembly in September.
The announcement marks the latest sign of international support for a Palestinian state.
Minister says move will only happen after Hamas releases remaining Israeli hostages and relinquishes control over Gaza Strip
BRUSSELS, Belgium: Belgium will recognize the State of Palestine at the United Nations General Assembly in September, its foreign…
