Belgium has announced the official recognition of the Palestinian state, continuing to support international law and the self-determination of peoples.

Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever stated that the recognition of the Palestinian state supports international law and the self-determination of peoples. The announcement was made at a conference on the Middle East in New York, where several countries, including France, took the same step. De Wever emphasized that the two-state solution is still viable and needs to be revitalized for the good of both peoples. This decision comes in a context of increasing pressure on Israel to end the conflict in Gaza.