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Belgium to recognise Palestinian state at UN General Assembly

 Published: 11:38, 2 September 2025

Belgium to recognise Palestinian state at UN General Assembly

Belgium will recognise a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly, Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot said on Tuesday, adding to international pressure on Israel after similar moves by Australia, Britain, Canada and France.

Under mounting global criticism for its war in Gaza, Israel has been angered by the pledges to formally recognise a Palestinian state at a summit during this month's UN event.

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