Three dead in Iranian counterattack on Israel
Three people have been killed in Israel as a result of Iranian missile attacks. Dozens of others were injured, the Times of Israel reported on Saturday morning. The Iranian attacks on Israel
Israel launches strikes against nuclear and military installations in Iran
Israel launched a “preemptive strike” on Iran overnight from Thursday to Friday, the Israeli army and Israeli Defense minister Yisrael Katz reported. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Operation Rising Lion on
Flemish authorities inspect controversial container bound for Israeli defence firm
A container in the Port of Antwerp, reportedly destined for Israeli defence company Ashot Ashkelon Industries, is currently being held and inspected by Flemish authorities. The move follows public outcry and political
Does Jordan support Israel or Palestine? Gaza war changed everything
In the case of the Israeli-Gaza conflict that started in October 2023, Jordan’s interests are as much threatened as they were when the country lost the West Bank in 1967. The public demonstrations following
Von der Leyen: Israel’s military escalation in Gaza ‘cannot be justified’
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen spoke out against Israel’s renewed offensive in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday. She did so during a telephone conversation with Jordan’s King Abdullah II, of
Belgium presses for unimpeded humanitarian access to Gaza
“Belgium is actively considering all possible options to alleviate the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza as quickly as possible. Our priority is clear: to ensure that the Palestinian population has access to
EU Commissioner Lahbib condemns humanitarian violations in Gaza and West Bank
European Commissioner for humanitarian aid Hadja Lahbib has welcomed the arrival of the first aid trucks into Gaza but cautions that it remains “a drop in the ocean” compared to the needs
Pressure mounts on Israel as troops fire shots near foreign diplomats
On Wednesday, the Israeli army fired warning shots at an international diplomatic delegation in the occupied West Bank. This included a Belgian diplomat, as confirmed by the country’s federal Foreign minister, Maxime
Belgium backs Gaza sanctions debate ahead of EU foreign ministers’ summit
Belgium’s core cabinet has reached a consensus on its position regarding the crisis in Gaza. It has agreed to endorse humanitarian actions and support the prospect of EU-level sanctions ahead of Tuesday’s
Belgian universities call for suspension of EU-Israel association agreement
Belgian universities have called on the European Union to suspend its association agreement with Israel. On Wednesday, the Flemish Interuniversity Council (VLIR) and the Rectors’ Council of French-speaking universities in Belgium (CREF)
US and Israel discuss possible American administration in Gaza
The United States and Israel have discussed the possibility of a temporary American administration in the Gaza Strip, according to Reuters, based on five anonymous sources. The proposal is for a Washington-led
Hungary to withdraw from International Criminal Court
“Hungary is leaving the ICC. The government will initiate the withdrawal procedure, in accordance with the international legal framework,” Gergely Gulyas, chief of staff to prime minister Viktor Orban, announced on Facebook.
Dozens reported killed in overnight Gaza air strikes
At least 70 people have been reported killed following overnight strikes across Gaza. Israeli forces have launched a limited ground operation in central Gaza. At least 70 people on Thursday have been
Germany, UK urge Israel to resume aid, electricity to Gaza
Israel cut electricity supplies to the Palestinian enclave to pressure Hamas into releasing more hostages. Meanwhile, Israel has sent negotiators to Doha to discuss the Gaza ceasefire. Germany has called on Israel to restore