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Belgium to recognize Palestine at the UN General Assembly

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Belgium joins the ranks of Australia, France, Canada and the UK, all who have pledged to recognize a Palestinian state at the UNGA next week in a bid to ramp up pressure on the Israeli government to end the war in Gaza.

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  • Belgium will recognize a Palestinian state at the United Nations General Assembly.
  • Belgian Foreign Minister announced sanctions on the Israeli government. 8s
  • Sanctions will target specific Israeli ministers and violent settlers. 47s
  • Belgium will restrict weapons exports and ban imports from illegal settlements. 54s
  • The government will increase humanitarian aid to Gaza and fund the World Food Programme. 1m 5s
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