Belgium will recognize an independent Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly later this month and will impose 'tough sanctions' on the Israeli government. The government will strongly condemn any antisemitism or glorification of terrorism by Hamas supporters. Belgium aims to increase pressure on both the Israeli government and Hamas terrorists in response to violence in the occupied West Bank and Gaza Strip. The situation in Gaza is described as 'a humanitarian tragedy' with 'violence carried out by Israel in violation of international law.' Several nations, including Australia, Canada, France, Malta and Portugal, have announced intent to recognize Palestinian statehood; the United Kingdom linked recognition to Israeli conduct. Israel condemned such recognition as rewarding terrorism.
Prevot also announced "tough sanctions" on the Israeli government. "Any form of antisemitism or the glorification of terrorism by Hamassupporters will also be strongly condemned," Prevot posted on his X account. According to Prevot, Belgium "had to take decisive decisions to increase the pressure on the Israeli government and the Hamas terrorists" in the face of the current situation in both the occupied West Bank and the Gaza Strip.
The Belgian foreign minister called the situation in Gaza "a humanitarian tragedy" and noted "violence carried out by Israel in violation of international law." "It's not about punishing the Israeli people, but to make sure that their government respects international and humanitarian law and takes measures to improve the situation on the ground," Prevot said. Several countries have already announced their intent to recognize Palestinian statehood at the UN General Assembly later this month, including Australia, Canada, France, Malta and Portugal.
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