Belgium in Israel 🇧🇪🇪🇺

🇧🇪 Embassy of Belgium in Israel - Ambassade de Belgique en Israël - Ambassade van België in Israel

[Maxime PREVOT @prevotmaxime]

🇺🇸🇮🇷 Belgium warmly welcomes the announcement of the memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran, aimed at ensuring peace, including in Lebanon. We commend the intensive efforts of Pakistan, Qatar and all other mediators to reach that result.

We hope for a swift implementation and re-opening of the Strait of Hormuz, with unconditional and unrestricted freedom of navigation. We stand ready to help to ensure this.

This deal must open a new era for the region. It must also open a new era in Iran. An era without nuclear programme and with authorities hearing the legitimate democratic aspirations of their citizens.

@BelgiumMFA @BelgiumISB @BelgiuminQatar @BelgiumintheUSA

[Belgium in Israel 🇧🇪🇪🇺 @BelgiuminIsrael]

🏳️‍🌈 Today is the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia.

Belgium believes every person deserves to live freely and safely - to love who they love, to be who they are, without fear. We stand with the LGBTQI+ community, today and every day.

🏳️‍🌈 #IDAHOT

[Belgium in Israel 🇧🇪🇪🇺 @BelgiuminIsrael]

Behind every story from a war zone is someone risking their life to tell it.

On #WorldPressFreedomDay, Belgium 🇧🇪 remembers all journalists & media crew who didn’t come home. Under international law, they are civilians. Never a target.

@MediaFreedomC #WPFD2026 #PressFreedom

[stefaan thijs @stefaanthijs]

Listening to the living voices of Holocaust survivors—people who carry memory within them, and who choose to share it—is at the heart of the Zikaron BaSalon initiative. It is a unique and deeply human way of transmitting Holocaust memory.

As a European diplomat, I deeply value this tradition, as it speaks directly to our shared history. To listen, to learn, and to carry these stories forward is both a privilege and a responsibility.

In many ways, these stories form part of the foundation of our modern diplomatic toolbox—shaped precisely to prevent such destruction and tragedy from ever happening again. The rules-based world order, and the values of human dignity, protection of the vulnerable, and international solidarity, are all under immense pressure today.

Last night, I had the great privilege of welcoming to the Residence Belgian-Israeli Holocaust survivor Mr. Arnold Wolkowicz, 97, born in Liège. A truly remarkable individual and storyteller, he expressed profound gratitude to the Belgian people who helped and saved him repeatedly during the Second World War—ordinary people who sheltered Jewish children like Arnold, asking nothing in return.

His words stayed with me: “When I think about Belgium, I think about humanity.��

It was an evening to remember.

@yadvashem @BelgiuminIsrael @KazerneDossin @IsraelMFA @EUinIsrael @BelgiumMFA @IsraelinBelgium @IditAbu @elkepattyn @jeroen_dubois @ronit_zimmer
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[stefaan thijs @stefaanthijs]

With colleagues, I had the privilege of hosting 2 leading Israeli experts, @ShiraEfron and @citrinowicz, for a highly engaging discussion on the war in the Middle East and its global repercussions.

A follow-up meeting already being planned to reflect on the much-needed diplomatic responses.

@BelgiumMFA @EUinIsrael @BelgiuminIsrael @SwissAmbIL @elkepattyn @jeroen_dubois

[Belgium in Israel 🇧🇪🇪🇺 @BelgiuminIsrael]

As #Israel marks 78 years of independence, we recognise the resilience of Israeli society, shaped by challenge and renewal.

The Belgian Embassy stands with the Israeli people today, with a sincere wish for peace and security - for Israelis, and everyone in the region.

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[Belgium in Israel 🇧🇪🇪🇺 @BelgiuminIsrael]

🕯️ We Remember

On #YomHaShoah, the Embassy of Belgium in Israel remembers and honors the six million Jews murdered in the #Holocaust. We stand firmly against #antisemitism - anywhere, anytime, in any form.

#WeRemember

[Belgium in Israel 🇧🇪🇪🇺 @BelgiuminIsrael]

Wishing all those celebrating a meaningful Passover.

In times of heightened conflict and uncertainty, may this holiday of freedom and renewal bring moments of reflection, resilience and hope - for quieter days and a more peaceful future ahead.

Chag Pesach Sameach. 🌷

#Pesach

[AMB Simon Geissbühler @SwissAmbIL]

Thanks to @BelgiuminIsrael for organizing a visit to the HQ of Magen David Adom in Ramle today for more than a dozen European ambassadors. Interesting insights into the impressive work of the only national emergency medical service & blood services organization.

[Belgium in Israel 🇧🇪🇪🇺 @BelgiuminIsrael]

Humanitarian coordination with the Palestinian Red Crescent Society is part of that same lifesaving effort - a practical bridge helping ensure care reaches people on both sides when it matters most.

@PalestineRCS

[Belgium in Israel 🇧🇪🇪🇺 @BelgiuminIsrael]

🚑 Magen David Adom - Israel’s emergency medical service - relies on 39,000 volunteers & staff, reaching people in just 3–4 minutes, thanks to smart dispatch & geolocation.

At the initiative of the Belgian Embassy, diplomats from 15 countries 🇪🇺🇨🇭🇦🇱 visited their command center.

[Belgium in Israel 🇧🇪🇪🇺 @BelgiuminIsrael]

What stands out most are the people: (para)medics who run out while others run for shelter.

First responders reflect the diversity of communities across the country - Jewish, Muslim, Christian and Druze - it’s coexistence in action.

[Maxime PREVOT @prevotmaxime]

🇮🇱 The missile strikes recently reported in southern Israel's Dimona and Arad have caused again intolerable suffering and damages. I express solidarity with the civilians affected. All parties to the conflict must avoid targeting civilians and civilian infrastructures. I call for maximum military restraint in the region, in particular when it comes to nuclear facilities.

@BelgiumMFA

[Belgium in Israel 🇧🇪🇪🇺 @BelgiuminIsrael]

🇧🇪 Our Embassy brought together ambassadors & diplomats from 16 European countries in #BeitShemesh, at the site of the Iranian missile strike that killed 9 and wounded 80. Standing with those affected and with all who carry the weight of this war, here and in the region.

[Maxime PREVOT @prevotmaxime]

🇧🇪🇺🇸 Constructive exchange with Ambassador Rabbi Yehuda Kaploun @StateSEAS, the US Special Envoy for the fight against antisemitism, on how to address the global rise in antisemitism.

The recent hideous attack in Liège has sadly reminded us how urgent it is to address the concerns of the Jewish community. I’ve said it before and I’ll keep on saying it: antisemitism must be confronted clearly and firmly. The fight against antisemitism is a priority of the Belgian government and this must be translated in further actions and a reinforcement of the existing initiatives. Because protecting our citizens and ensuring that everyone feels valued is an investment in our collective future.

@StateDept @BelgiumMFA

[Maxime PREVOT @prevotmaxime]

L’explosion cette nuit devant la synagogue de Liège est un geste criminel inacceptable dont la portée symbolique est odieuse. Chacun doit pouvoir vivre ses convictions en liberté, sans crainte pour sa sécurité. Que ces actes aient lieu en Belgique ou ailleurs, je condamne avec fermeté tout acte antisémite. La lutte contre l’antisémitisme continuera de nous mobiliser activement.

[Bart De Wever @Bart_DeWever]

Explosion devant la synagogue de Liège cette nuit. L’antisémitisme est une attaque contre nos valeurs et contre notre société. Il doit être combattu sans ambiguïté. Solidarité avec la communauté juive de Liège et de Belgique.
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Vannacht vond een explosie plaats voor een synagoge in Luik. Antisemitisme is een aanval op onze waarden en op onze samenleving en moeten we ondubbelzinnig bestrijden. We zijn solidair met de Joodse gemeenschap in Luik en in het hele land.
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An explosion occurred in front of a synagogue in Liège last night. Antisemitism is an attack on our values and our society, and we must fight it unequivocally. We stand in solidarity with the Jewish community in Liège and across the country.

[Maxime PREVOT @prevotmaxime]

Iranian attacks continue. I condemn them in the strongest possible terms. I have been in contact with my counterparts in the region, expressing Belgium’s full solidarity.

Many Belgian citizens live in the Middle East, have family there, or are travelling or transiting there currently. Our embassies are fully mobilised and ready to assist.

Please follow the instructions of local authorities, seek shelter where advised, and do not hesitate to call our crisis line, open 24/7: [phone].

@BelgiumMFA

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