Belgium formally recognized a Palestinian state on September 27th, 2025, a decision articulated by official Maxime Prévot, who also urged the European Union to impose sanctions on Israel. This development occurred amidst conflicting reports emerging from Gaza regarding the 'Abu Bab' militia and Hamas's 'Sasha unit'. Prévot's announcement, made earlier today and confirmed through social media, stressed the critical nature of Belgium's recognition for Palestinian survival and reiterated the call for EU sanctions against Israel. The unverified reports from Gaza City suggest internal divisions, with one account claiming members of Yasser Abu's 'Abu Bab' militia are distancing themselves from Hamas security mechanisms following an alleged execution event, while another report states that members of Hamas's 'Sasha unit' have isolated themselves from the militia. Yasser Abu's response to these claims is still pending. Earlier on September 27th, 2025, Hamas had reportedly signaled readiness for a ceasefire and assented to an Egyptian-backed framework for Gaza management, according to AlHadath. This framework reportedly includes the establishment of a technocratic committee for Gaza affairs. Concurrently, the United States put forth a comprehensive plan on September 27th, 2025, aimed at resolving the Gaza war, which includes provisions for an immediate ceasefire, prisoner exchanges, and the delivery of humanitarian aid. In parallel, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Shin Bet confirmed earlier today the elimination of Hamas operative Muhammad Ahmad Yousef al-Jamal, who was implicated in the death of officer Ch. Insp. Arnon Zmora during a hostage rescue operation. Sari Idris Muhammad al-Aqrab, identified as a Hamas terrorist involved in the October 7th invasion, was also killed in the same Israeli airstrike. Amidst the ongoing conflict, reports from September 27th, 2025, indicated that over 750,000 Palestinians had evacuated Gaza City to the southern part of the Strip. Hospital sources reported 51 Palestinian fatalities resulting from Israeli attacks since dawn on September 27th, 2025. Additionally, a separate report highlighted the sale of UN-provided aid flour in Gaza at 50 shekels ($15) per sack. Previous reports from September 27th, 2025, also detailed that the two largest clans in Gaza City were collaborating to establish local militias, potentially as a measure to counter the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) assuming de facto governing authority and managing aid distribution. These efforts were occurring alongside ongoing exchanges of fire between militants and Israeli forces in northern Gaza City.
