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Belgian King calls for Greater European Leadership and Describes Gaza as 'Disgrace to Humanity'
GAZA STRIP, PALESTINE, JUL 20 – King Philippe condemned Gaza's humanitarian crisis and called on Europe to lead decisively while over 59,000 deaths have been reported, supporting a UN call to end the conflict immediately.
- In Brussels, King Philippe described abuses in Gaza as `“disgrace to humanity”`, making unusually direct remarks from a typically apolitical monarch on the eve of Belgium’s July 21 national day.
- Following the Hamas-led assault, Israel launched an assault on Gaza that left territory in ruins, restricted vital supplies and caused civilians to die from hunger and bombardment.
- According to the United Nations Human Rights Office, 674 people were killed near aid sites as of July 13 and 73 more died seeking aid on Sunday, while EU foreign ministers declined to sanction Israel.
- King Philippe said Belgium supports the U.N. Secretary-General’s `“an immediate end to this unbearable crisis”`, also urging Europe to show stronger leadership.
- Jewish organizations in Belgium expressed regret over omitted hostages and Hamas responsibility, while CCOJB said his speech aligns with a `“violently anti-Israeli, Manichean position”` ignoring crucial context.
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Belgian Jews criticize King Philippe’s Gaza speech
Jewish groups say the monarch ignored Hamas's role and Israeli hostages, aligning with the U.N. chief’s one-sided stance on the conflict.The post Belgian Jews criticize King Philippe’s Gaza speech appeared first on JNS.org.
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