CD&V leader criticises parties' ‘hypocritical stance’ on Israel and calls for sanctions

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MR leader Georges-Louis Bouchez appears unfazed by French President Emmanuel Macron's announcement that he will officially recognize Palestine in September. CD&V leader Sammy Mahdi's threat to link the issue of sanctions against Israel to other government issues is also unimpressive. CD&V, Vooruit, and Les Engagés are increasingly pushing for a tougher stance on Israel, but Bouchez appears unmoved.

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4:17 PM CD&V chairman Sammy Mahdi is "fed up" with the hypocritical attitude of several federal government parties regarding Israel. In a fiery social media post, he urged sanctions, while in the...