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Belgium Considers Recognizing Palestinian Statehood After Hamas Dissolves Gaza Governing Body

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Belgium's Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot announced his Cabinet is moving toward recognizing Palestinian statehood, a key prerequisite being Hamas's dissolution of its Gaza governing body.
This follows similar moves by Spain, Ireland, and Norway, amid growing European support driven by the Gaza war.

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Belgium's Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot announced his Cabinet is moving toward recognizing Palestinian statehood, a key prerequisite being Hamas's dissolution of its Gaza governing body. This follows similar moves by Spain, Ireland, and Norway, amid growing European support driven by the Gaza war.

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