Belgium announced its intention to recognize a Palestinian state on Tuesday, joining a chorus of Western nations that have released similar statements as of late.

Maxime Prévot, Belgium’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, said the recognition—which comes with certain conditions—will be reaffirmed at the upcoming United Nations General Assembly , due to begin in New York on Sept. 9.

The recognition is set to be finalized “via a royal decree” but only once “the last hostage has been released” and Hamas no longer exercises any form of governance in the territory.

Prévot also vowed that “strong sanctions will be imposed on the Israeli government” and “any antisemitism or glorification of terrorism by Hamas supporters will also be prosecuted more vigorously.”

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