Belgium to Recognize Palestinian State at UN General Assembly

Belgium said it would sign the New York Declaration, along with France, UK, Canada, Australia, and Saudi Arabia.

Belgium's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Maxime Prevot at The Europa Building in Brussels on March 17, 2025. Photo by Nicolas Tucat/AFP

The Belgian government said on Sept. 2 it would recognize a Palestinian state at the United Nations General Assembly later this month, following similar moves by France, Britain, Canada, and Australia.

“Palestine will be recognized by Belgium at the UN session! And firm sanctions are being imposed on the Israeli government,” Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot wrote on X.