6 hours agoThe king of Belgium erupts against crime in Gaza: Shame on Mankind
Periskopi(a year ago)
(a year ago)Belgium's king, Philippe, has described the abuses in Gaza as “a disgrace to humanity” during a speech delivered on the eve of National Day A statement extremely direct on international issues by a monarch who usually avoids public involvement in politics. “I unite my voice with all those denouncing [...]
I put my voice together with all those who denounciate serious humanitarian abuses in Gaza, where innocent people are starving and killed by bombs confined to their enclaves,” Philippe said, Reuters reports.
He added that: “The current situation has lasted a long time. It's a shame for all mankind. We support the UN Secretary General's call to bring this unbearable crisis to an immediate conclusion. ”
It has been reported that this was the first time that Philippe was so openly public about a conflict.
We remember that Israel began offensive in Gaza after a Hamas attack in October 2023, and since then, according to Palestinian health authorities, Israeli forces have killed over 59,000 people in Gaza, while most of the territory has been destroyed and Israel has limited food and other supplies./Periscopi/
