Belgian Socialist leader calls for immediate recognition of State of Palestine
Jul 28, 2025
Brussels [Belgium], July 28: Paul Magnette, leader of the Socialist Party in Belgium, has called on the Belgian government to immediately recognise the State of Palestine. This appeal came in a letter addressed to party leaders across the country.
Magnette stressed that recognising Palestine as a state is a cornerstone of any credible peace solution, not merely a final outcome.
He emphasised that resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict will only be possible through two independent and democratic states.
He further announced that the Socialist Party will soon propose a new resolution in Parliament to formally recognise Palestine, urging all parties-whether in government or opposition-to support this initiative in a non-partisan spirit as a form of "moral awakening."
Meanwhile, Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot indicated plans to submit a proposal to the government in September, ahead of the UN General Assembly session, to officially recognise the State of Palestine.
Source: Emirates News Agency
