Belgian official Maxime Prévot announced on September 27th, 2025, that Belgium recognizes a Palestinian state, citing respect for international law and the need to keep the two-state solution alive, while also calling for EU sanctions on Israel. Separately, conflicting reports emerged on September 27th, 2025, regarding members of Yasser Abu's 'Abu Bab' militia in Gaza. One report stated militia members distanced themselves from Hamas security mechanisms following an alleged execution event, while another claimed Hamas's 'Sasha unit' members closed themselves off to the militia. Prévot's statement, shared via social media on September 27th, 2025, frames Belgium's recognition as a crucial step for Palestinian survival, emphasizing the necessity of EU sanctions against Israel. The conflicting reports concerning the 'Abu Bab' militia and Hamas's 'Sasha unit' in Gaza City remain unverified, with Yasser Abu's response to the initial claims still pending as of September 27th, 2025. These developments follow previous reports from September 27th, 2025, detailing Hamas's reported readiness for a ceasefire and agreement to an Egyptian-backed framework for Gaza management, according to AlHadath. This framework includes the formation of a technocratic committee for Gaza affairs. Earlier on September 27th, 2025, the United States had also proposed a comprehensive plan for ending the Gaza war, encompassing an immediate ceasefire, prisoner exchanges, and humanitarian aid.
