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Human Rights Violations – Belgium Leads the Way to Re-Evaluate EU-Israel Trade Agreement
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Article 2 of the agreement stipulates that relations between the parties “shall be based on respect for human rights and democratic principles”. Belgium’s Deputy Prime Minister, Petra De Sutter, announced […]
Belgian Region Follows Japan – No More Munitions to Israel
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The Wallonia regional government in Belgium has suspended licenses to export munitions, specifically gunpowder, to Israel after the International Court of Justice ruled against it, the Minister of Housing, Christophe […]
‘We Are Shocked’ – Belgium Summons Israeli Ambassador following Agency Bombing in Gaza
Israel has destroyed more than half of Gaza, claiming that it is destroying ‘terrorist infrastructure’. The destruction, however, is clearly indiscriminate, according to reports. The EU country of Belgium has declared it would summon the […]
‘We Must Take Action’ – Will European Countries Join South Africa’s Case against Israel?
By Palestine Chronicle Staff So far, South Africa’s case has been officially backed by the Organization of Islamic Countries (OIC), Malaysia, Turkiye, Jordan, Bolivia, The Maldives, Namibia and Pakistan. South Africa filed a lawsuit […]
‘Unacceptable’: Spain Condemns Israel’s ‘False’ Accusation against Spanish PM
Israel summoned Spanish and Belgian ambassadors in Tel Aviv for a “harsh rebuke”. This is not the first diplomatic spat between Madrid and Tel Aviv since October 7. Spanish Foreign Minister, Jose Manuel Albares, condemned […]
Israel Summons Ambassadors of Belgium, Spain after Rafah Border Comments
During a visit to the Rafah border crossing in Egypt on Friday, Spain and Belgium called for a permanent ceasefire. The move infuriated Israel. Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen, as instructed by Prime Minister Benjamin […]
‘It is Time for Sanctions to Israel’: Belgian Deputy PM Condemns ‘Inhumane’ Bombing of Gaza
Israel should face repercussions for the massive civilian death toll from its war on Gaza, Belgian Deputy Prime Minister Petra De Sutter has said. “We cannot look away while children are killed every day in […]
Palestinian Football Star Dabbagh Shines in First Game with Belgium’s Charleroi
By Sammy Baroud From his humble beginnings at Hilal Al Quds, Palestinian football star Oday Dabbagh first made history in Portugal. Now, he is at it again, this time in Belgium. Palestinan footballer Oday Dabbagh […]
Belgian City of Verviers Cuts Ties with Israel’s ‘Apartheid Regime’
The Belgian city of Verviers has become the latest city in Europe to cut its ties with the Israeli “apartheid regime” to “strengthen its support for the Palestinian people,” the official Palestinian news agency WAFA […]
Who Said BDS Has ‘Already Failed’?: European Cities Boycott Apartheid Israel
By Ramzy Baroud A succession of events starting in Barcelona, Spain, in February, and followed in Liège, Belgium, and Oslo, Norway, in April sent a strong message to Israel: The Palestinian Boycott, Divestment and […]
Liège Joins Other EU Cities in Boycotting Israel
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The Belgian city of Liège passed a motion severing all ties with Israel, to become the latest European city to pass similar measures against Tel Aviv. The Liège city motion, […]
Thousands of Activists March for Palestinian Rights in Brussels (VIDEOS)
Thousands of activists marched on Sunday outside the European Parliament in Brussels in support of the rights of the Palestinian people. The protesters chanted slogans and waved flags of Palestine and banners affirming the right […]
From the River to the Sea: Join the Palestinian March for Return and Liberation
By Benay Blend From October 22-29, the Palestinian Alternative Path Movement (Masar Badil) will host a popular march centered in Brussels to commemorate its launch, a landmark in the struggle for return, liberation, and victory […]
Belgium to Label Products Made in Illegal Israeli Settlements
Belgium’s foreign office has announced on Wednesday that it will label all products produced in West Bank Israeli settlements, considered illegal under international law. The announcement drew a swift rebuke from Israel, with the country’s […]
Progress or War: On Islamophobia and Europe’s Demographic Shifts
By Ramzy Baroud Europe’s identity crisis is not confined to the ceaseless squabbles by Europeans over the EU, Brexit or football. It goes much deeper, reaching sensitive and dangerous territory, including that of culture […]
Brussels Regional Parliament Adopts Resolution in Favor of Palestine
The Parliament of the Brussels–Capital Region has adopted a pro-Palestinian resolution that calls for condemning the Israeli occupation of Palestine and recognizing the State of Palestine on the borders of pre-1967. The resolution also calls […]
As Israel Destroys EU Projects in Palestine, European Foreign Policy Remains Impotent
By Ramzy Baroud Belgium is furious. On November 6, the Belgian government condemned Israel’s destruction of Belgian-funded homes in the Occupied Palestinian West Bank. Understandably, Brussels wants the Israeli government to pay compensation for […]
Israel Refuses to Pay Belgium Compensation for Demolition of Palestinian Homes
Israel has refused to pay Belgium compensation for the demolition of four Palestinian homes, local outlets reported yesterday. Belgium demanded reparations last week after claiming the houses were built as part of a humanitarian aid […]
Belgium Asks Israel for Compensation Following Demolition of Palestinian Homes
Belgium on Friday condemned Israel’s destruction of Belgian-funded homes in the occupied West Bank, urged Tel Aviv to refrain from destroying Palestinian schools and demanding compensation for Palestinians affected by the demolitions. The Belgian Foreign […]
Belgium Urges Sanctions against Israel if it Annexes West Bank
The Belgian parliament on Friday passed a resolution urging the government to call on the European Union to impose sanctions against Israel if it proceeds with its plan to annex large swaths of the occupied West […]
Belgium Ends Support for Palestinian Schools
The Belgian Minister of Cooperation Alexander De Croo announced that Belgium will no longer cooperate with the Palestinian Ministry of Education while Palestinian schools bear the names of “terrorists.” The Brussels Times reported, on Friday, […]