Belgium to recognize Palestine, sanction Israel – POLITICO (2025-09-02)

Belgium to recognize Palestine, sanction Israel – POLITICO (2025-09-02)

https://www.politico.eu/article/belgium-to-recognize-palestine-sanction-israel/
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The recognition of Palestine would only be formalized if Hamas releases all remaining Israeli hostages kidnapped in the Oct. 7, 2023 attack and the militant group “no longer has any role in managing Palestine,” [Foreign Minister Maxime] Prévot said.

… Belgium will also impose “firm sanctions” on the Israeli government, ... The measures include a ban on importing products from illegal settlements, a review of public procurement policies with Israeli companies and restrictions on consular assistance to Belgians living in illegal settlements.

… two “extremist” Israeli ministers, several “violent settlers” and Hamas leaders would be designated “persona non grata” in #Belgium …

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