21.07.2025 20:34
Belgian King Philippe stated that civilians in Gaza are dying from hunger and bombings, saying, "The current situation has been ongoing for far too long. It is a shame for humanity. We support the United Nations Secretary-General's call for an immediate end to this unbearable crisis."
King Philippe of Belgium addressed the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip in a speech at the Royal Palace in the capital, Brussels.
"THE SITUATION IN GAZA IS A SHAME FOR HUMANITY" Speaking to his country on the occasion of Belgium's National Day, Philippe stated that when international law is trampled upon, "unpredictability and violence are unleashed."
King Philippe of Belgium Philippe noted that civilians in Gaza are dying from hunger and under bombardment, stating, "The current situation has been going on for far too long. This is a shame for humanity. We support the call of the United Nations Secretary-General for an immediate end to this unbearable crisis."
"WHAT IS AT STAKE IS ALWAYS HUMAN DIGNITY" Philippe expressed that he spoke with two fathers, one Palestinian and the other Israeli, who lost their children, saying, "These fathers remind us that beyond the political dimension, what is at stake is always human dignity."
EMPHASIS ON 'INTERNATIONAL LAW' AND 'HUMAN RIGHTS' Philippe stated that Europe must become a credible alternative against the "ruthless power struggles" witnessed today, saying, "We can protect human dignity by respecting international law and human rights."