Belgium deputy PM calls for sanctions on Israel for ‘inhumane’ Gaza bombings

Belgium's deputy prime minister called on the Belgian government on Wednesday to adopt sanctions against Israel and investigate the bombings of hospitals and refugee camps in Gaza.

Deputy Prime Minister Petra De Sutter told Nieuwsblad newspaper that: “It is time for sanctions against Israel. The rain of bombs is inhumane. It is clear that Israel does not care about the international demands for a ceasefire.”

The minister also said the European Union should immediately suspend its association agreement with Israel, which aims at better economic and political cooperation.