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Daily Maverick
20 hours ago
- Politics
- Daily Maverick
Belgium summons Israeli ambassador over Gaza plans
In a statement, the ministry said Belgium wanted to 'express (its) total disapproval of this decision, but also of the continued colonization … and the desire to annex the West Bank,' adding that it will 'vigorously advocate' for a reversal of this decision. 'Following the official confirmation by the Israeli government of its intention to encircle and then occupy Gaza City and take military control of the entire Gaza Strip, Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot has decided to summon the Israeli Ambassador,' it said.
Business Recorder
21 hours ago
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Belgium summons Israeli ambassador over Gaza plans
BRUSSELS: Belgium's foreign minister on Friday summoned the Israeli ambassador citing Israel's announced plan to occupy Gaza City and take military control of the Gaza Strip. In a statement, the ministry said Belgium wanted to 'express (its) total disapproval of this decision, but also of the continued colonization … and the desire to annex the West Bank,' adding that it will 'vigorously advocate' for a reversal of this decision. Denmark calls on Israel to reverse its Gaza decision 'Following the official confirmation by the Israeli government of its intention to encircle and then occupy Gaza City and take military control of the entire Gaza Strip, Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot has decided to summon the Israeli Ambassador,' it said.
Barnama
20-06-2025
- Politics
- Barnama
Nine EU Countries Urge European Commission To Review Legality Of Trade Linked To Israeli Settlements
BRUSSELS, June 20 (Bernama-WAFA) -- Nine European Union member states have called on the European Commission to examine whether trade involving goods and services produced in Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territory is consistent with international law. According to Palestine News and Info Agency (WAFA) the joint appeal was announced by Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot in a post on X. The countries backing the initiative are Belgium, Finland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, and Sweden. Prévot stated that the request aligns with the advisory opinion issued by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on July 19, 2024. The ICJ opinion emphasised that international actors must avoid engagement in trade that contributes to the perpetuation of the unlawful situation created by Israel's settlement activities in occupied Palestinian land.
Malaysiakini
20-06-2025
- Business
- Malaysiakini
Nine EU countries urge review on trade linked to Israeli settlements
Nine European Union member states have called on the European Commission to examine whether trade involving goods and services produced in Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territory is consistent with international law. According to Palestine News and Info Agency (Wafa) the joint appeal was announced by Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot in a post on X. The countries backing the initiative are Belgium, Finland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, and Sweden.
Zawya
05-06-2025
- Politics
- Zawya
Belgium's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Visits Museum of the Future
Dubai: The Museum of the Future welcomed Maxime Prévot, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Affairs and Development Cooperation in the Kingdom of Belgium, during his official visit to the United Arab Emirates, accompanied by a high-level delegation. During his visit, the Deputy Prime Minister was accompanied by the Executive Director of the Museum of the Future, Majed Al Mansoori. He explored the museum's immersive experiences and distinctive architectural design, as well as its diverse facilities and cutting-edge innovations that demonstrate the transformative role of technology in shaping a better future for humanity across various sectors. He was also introduced to the museum's ongoing efforts in fostering global dialogue around the future of societies, further enhancing cross-cultural understanding. The tour also shed light on the museum's hosting of global forums and events that highlight the key challenges and emerging opportunities facing humanity in a variety of different fields.
