Music festival in Belgium cancels concert over Israeli conductor Flanders Festival Ghent says it made decision over lack of ‘clarity’ about incoming conductor Lahav Shani’s views. Al Jazeera · Sep 11, 2025
Belgium asks US not to destroy millions in contraceptives bound for Africa Trump administration has confirmed it plans to destroy already purchased supplies, preventing their distribution. Al Jazeera · Sep 5, 2025
Seizing Russian Assets Would Risk 'Terrible Systemic Shock' To Euro: Belgian FM Seizing Russian central bank assets immobilised in the 27-nation EU over the Ukraine war risks inflicting major damage on Europe's economy, Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot told AFP Friday. International Business Times · Sep 5, 2025
EU Not 'Living Up To Responsibilities' On Gaza War: Belgian FM Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot told AFP Friday that the EU's credibility on foreign policy was "collapsing" due to the bloc's failure to act over Israel's war in Gaza. International Business Times · Sep 5, 2025
Netanyahu says that Trump told him to ‘go into Gaza with full force’ and ‘finish’ the war The Israeli PM claimed he is facing US pressure to abandon partial ceasefire deals with Hamas, according to Israeli reports The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2025
Belgium to join France and other countries to recognise Palestinian state Belgium has said it will recognise the State of Palestine at the United Nations General Assembly this month, joining France and other western countries in a move that has angered Israel and the United States. Radio France Internationale · Sep 2, 2025
Belgium to recognise Palestine at the UN General Assembly Belgium joins the ranks of Australia, France, Canada and the UK, all who have pledged to recognise a Palestinian state at the UNGA next week in a bid to ramp up pressure on the Israeli government to end the war in Gaza and alleviate the ongoing humanitarian crisis. Euronews · Sep 2, 2025
Belgium to recognise Palestinian statehood, impose sanctions on Israel FM Maxime Prevot says his country will recognise Palestine this month and impose 12 ‘firm sanctions’ on Israel. Al Jazeera · Sep 2, 2025
World Leaders Rush to Condemn Israel Breaking Ceasefire, Killing Over 400 Palestinians in Devastating Strike Several leaders in the Middle East and around the globe condemned Israel's overnight attack on the Gaza Strip, which killed at least 400 Palestinians on Tuesday. Latin Times · Mar 18, 2025