Belgium moves towards recognizing the State of Palestine and imposing sanctions on Israel.

Arabian Sea Newspaper - Special

Belgium Moves Towards Recognizing the State of Palestine and Imposing Sanctions on Israel Arab Sea - Follow-ups The Belgian government announced today, Tuesday, its intention to officially recognize the State of Palestine during the upcoming session of the United Nations General Assembly next September. The Foreign Minister confirmed that Brussels will also impose strict sanctions on the Israeli government, in an unprecedented move within the European Union. Strategic Insight: The anticipated Belgian recognition represents a significant diplomatic breakthrough that may prompt other European countries to take similar steps. The decision is not limited to the symbolism of recognition, but reflects a shift in the official European mood towards Israel, which may open the door to new balances in the Palestinian issue and increase pressure on Tel Aviv in international forums.