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Jordan News
a day ago
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- Jordan News
King of Belgium: What Is Happening in Gaza Is "A Shame on Humanity" - Jordan News
King Philippe of Belgium described the current situation in the Gaza Strip as 'a shame on humanity.' In his speech on the eve of Belgium's National Day, as reported by Euronews on Monday, King Philippe stated: اضافة اعلان "Civilians in Gaza are dying from hunger and bombardment, and this situation has persisted for far too long. This is a shame on humanity." He added, "I call on UN Secretary-General António Guterres to immediately end this unbearable crisis," emphasizing the need for Europe to protect human dignity by upholding international law and human rights.
News18
a day ago
- Politics
- News18
'Disgrace To Humanity': Belgian King Denounces 'Humanitarian Abuses' In Gaza
Last Updated: Belgium's King Philippe termed the Gaza bombings as a "disgrace to humanity." His rare political statement supports the UN's call to end the crisis. Belgium's King Philippe reacted strongly to the bombings in Gaza. He described it as a 'disgrace to humanity" in a speech on the eve of Monday's national day. Philippe's statement is gaining a lot of attention on social media as it is quite unusual to hear such direct statements from a monarch who avoids public politics. 'I add my voice to all those who denounce the serious humanitarian abuses in Gaza, where innocent people are dying of hunger and being killed by bombs while trapped in their enclaves," his statement at his palace in Brussels was quoted by Reuters. 'The current situation has gone on for far too long. It is a disgrace to all of humanity. We support the call by the United Nations Secretary-General to immediately end this unbearable crisis," he added. Philippe's strong and clear public statement marked his first outspoken stance on a conflict. Belgium's federal government has been more reserved in its criticism regarding the Gaza conflict. The king's role in Belgium is limited to offering advice, support, and warnings to the government, without engaging in political decision-making. Israel began its attack on Gaza after an October 2023 attack by Hamas-led fighters on Israeli towns, which resulted in 1,200 deaths and 251 hostages being taken. Since then, Israeli forces have killed over 59,000 people in Gaza, according to health officials. Much of the area has been devastated, and Israel has restricted food and other supplies. view comments First Published: July 21, 2025, 22:24 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Canada News.Net
a day ago
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- Canada News.Net
Allies of Israel outraged, Call for Immediate Gaza Ceasefire
A chorus of condemnation echoed across the international community on Monday as Britain and more than 20 other countries—including some of Israel's closest allies—called for an immediate end to the war in Gaza, denouncing Israel's controversial aid delivery model after hundreds of Palestinians were killed near food distribution points. In a joint statement, foreign ministers from France, Italy, Japan, Australia, Canada, Denmark and others criticized what they described as the "drip feeding of aid and the inhumane killing of civilians." The statement cited the deaths of more than 800 Palestinians who were reportedly killed while seeking humanitarian assistance, the majority of them near distribution sites run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF)—a US- and Israeli-backed body that has largely taken over aid operations from a UN-led system. "The Israeli government's aid delivery model is dangerous, fuels instability and deprives Gazans of human dignity," the joint statement read. The sharp rebuke was particularly striking given that several of the signatories are traditional allies of Israel and close partners of the United States, which has strongly supported and financed Israel's military campaign since it began in October 2023 in response to a deadly Hamas-led assault that left 1,138 Israelis dead and 251 hostages taken. Since then, more than 59,000 Palestinians have been killed, according to Gaza health officials, as Israeli forces continue their offensive, and well over 100,000 have suffered injuries, in most cases life-changing injuries. Large swathes of the Gaza Strip lie in ruins, and severe restrictions on food and essential supplies have deepened the humanitarian crisis. The GHF, which uses private U.S. security and logistics firms to deliver supplies, operates outside the traditional United Nations framework. Israel has accused the UN-led aid system of allowing Hamas to loot convoys—an allegation Hamas denies. The United Nations, in turn, has condemned the GHF model as unsafe and in violation of impartial humanitarian standards, a charge GHF rejects. Amid the growing criticism, King Philippe of Belgium delivered a rare and blunt condemnation of the situation in Gaza during a speech on the eve of Belgium's national day. Breaking with royal convention, Philippe called the humanitarian crisis a "disgrace to all of humanity." "I add my voice to all those who denounce the serious humanitarian abuses in Gaza, where innocent people are dying of hunger and being killed by bombs while trapped in their enclaves," he said from his palace in Brussels. "The current situation has gone on for far too long. It is a disgrace to all of humanity. We support the call by the United Nations Secretary-General to immediately end this unbearable crisis." Although the Belgian monarch holds no political power, his unusually forceful remarks stood in contrast to the more cautious stance of the country's federal government. Adding to the international tensions, Belgium's Foreign Ministry confirmed that two Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers were arrested and questioned by Belgian authorities following a complaint filed by the Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF), a Brussels-based legal group focused on pursuing war crimes charges against Israeli military personnel. The soldiers are being investigated over alleged war crimes, though no formal charges have been announced. Israel continues to deny allegations of abuse and insists its supply restrictions are necessary to prevent aid from being seized by militant groups. As humanitarian conditions worsen and political pressure mounts, the joint statement from over 20 nations represents a significant escalation in international calls for accountability, ceasefire, and a reassessment of how aid is delivered in one of the world's most devastated war zones.
Straits Times
a day ago
- Politics
- Straits Times
Belgian king denounces Gaza abuses in unusually direct remarks
FILE PHOTO: Belgium's King Philippe reacts while visiting Brandenburg Gate in Pariser Platz, during his state visit in Berlin, Germany, December 5, 2023. REUTERS/Liesa Johannssen/File Photo BRUSSELS - Belgium's King Philippe described abuses in Gaza as a "disgrace to humanity" in a speech on the eve of Monday's national day, unusually direct remarks on international affairs from a monarch who traditionally avoids public politics. "I add my voice to all those who denounce the serious humanitarian abuses in Gaza, where innocent people are dying of hunger and being killed by bombs while trapped in their enclaves," he said speaking at his palace in Brussels. "The current situation has gone on for far too long. It is a disgrace to all of humanity. We support the call by the United Nations Secretary-General to immediately end this unbearable crisis." It was the first time Philippe has spoken out so strongly and unambiguously about a conflict in public. Belgium's federal government has been more reserved in its criticism of the conflict in Gaza. The king's role in Belgium is limited to giving advice, support, and warnings to the government without making any political decisions. Israel launched its assault on Gaza following an October 2023 attack on Israeli towns by Hamas-led fighters who killed 1,200 people and captured 251 hostages. Since then, Israeli forces have killed more than 59,000 people in Gaza, according to health officials there. Much of the territory has been laid to waste and Israel has restricted food and other supplies. Israel denies that its forces commit abuses in Gaza and says restrictions on supplies are needed to prevent aid from being diverted by militants. REUTERS Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Asia At least 19 killed as Bangladesh air force plane crashes into college campus Singapore Subsidies and grants for some 20,000 people miscalculated due to processing issue: MOH Singapore 2 workers stranded on gondola dangling outside Raffles City Tower rescued by SCDF Business Why Singapore and its businesses stand to lose with US tariffs on the region Singapore NTU introduces compulsory cadaver dissection classes for medical students from 2026 Singapore Fine, driving ban for bus driver who hit lorry in BKE crash, causing fractures to passenger Singapore Jail for man who conspired with another to bribe MOH agency employee with $18k Paris trip Singapore New research institute will grow S'pore's talent in nuclear energy, safety
Shafaq News
a day ago
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Belgian King condemns inaction on Gaza: A disgrace to humanity
Shafaq News – Brussels Belgium's King Philippe has denounced the international response to the war in Gaza, calling the worsening humanitarian situation 'a disgrace to humanity' and demanding an immediate ceasefire. In his annual address ahead of Belgium's National Day, the monarch voiced rare political criticism, warning that the continued suffering of civilians in Gaza cannot be ignored. 'In Gaza, innocent people are dying of hunger and falling under bombs, suffocated in their enclaves…The current situation has gone on far too long.' Citing the erosion of global norms, King Philippe warned that neglecting international law in such conflicts risks fueling further instability. The speech came as the UN human rights office reported that at least 674 civilians have been killed near aid distribution sites in Gaza as of July 13. The enclave's overall death toll, according to the Health Ministry's figure, surpassed 58,800 and continues to climb amid widespread famine, displacement, and bombardment. Despite increasing evidence from international organizations alleging Israeli violations of international law, including war crimes, the European Union has refrained from imposing sanctions. On July 15, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas described the situation in Gaza as 'catastrophic' but did not propose concrete measures. In Belgium, Prime Minister Bart De Wever has said he would not rule out sanctions, but emphasized the need for any action to follow EU consensus. Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot, however, has publicly called for the suspension of the EU-Israel Association Agreement—though he was not officially mandated to take that position. A Brussels court on July 18 ordered the Flemish regional government to block a shipment of dual-use goods bound for Israel and to halt any future military exports. The court found that Flemish authorities had repeatedly violated their obligations under the Genocide Convention and imposed fines for noncompliance.
