“Time For Sanctions Against Israel’ Says Belgian Official

Belgian deputy prime minister Petra De Sutter said it was time for sanctions against Israel due to the inhuman bombing in Gaza.

On November 8, Belgian deputy prime minister Petra De Sutter told the Flemish daily Het Nieuwsblad that the EU member state must take action to impose sanctions on Israel.

“We cannot look away while children are killed every day in Gaza,” De Sutter said. “It is time for sanctions against Israel. The rain of bombs is inhumane. It is clear that Israel does not care about the international demands for a ceasefire.” 

First and foremost, the Belgian official demands an immediate suspension of the EU association agreement with Israel. In addition, she stated that "violent settlers and the politicians and soldiers responsible for war crimes" should be prohibited, as well as goods originating from the occupied Palestinian territory.

“There needs to be an investigation into the bombing of hospitals and refugee camps. This is war violence...

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