Belgium Enacts Arms Embargo on Israel

Belgium has enacted a ban on aircraft transporting weapons and military equipment to Israel from using its airspace or making technical stops, effective Thursday, as confirmed by the Foreign Ministry. This decision, led by Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot, aims to prevent arms transportation to Israel and closes legal loopholes allowing non-stop transit shipments. Inspections will be conducted by customs authorities, ensuring compliance with international law. This move highlights Belgium’s commitment to avoiding complicity in the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where significant casualties and infrastructure destruction have occurred since the conflict escalated in October 2023.

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