Belgium Urges Sanctions on Israel over Gaza Bombings

Belgium's deputy prime minister, Petra De Sutter, has called for sanctions against Israel and an investigation into the bombings of hospitals and refugee camps in Gaza. De Sutter urged the European Union to suspend its association agreement with Israel, implement an import ban on products from occupied Palestinian territories, and ban individuals responsible for war crimes from entering the EU. She also called for increased funding for the International Criminal Court to investigate the bombings while cutting off financial support to Hamas. The war in Gaza has entered its second month, prompting appeals for a humanitarian pause from UN officials and G7 nations. Palestinian officials claim over 10,000 people have been killed, with 40% of them being children.