Joke Bosteels

[Samenleving & Politiek @Sampol_magazine]

"Als minister van Ontwikkelingssamenwerking vocht ik binnen de EU slechts voor één kant, die van de slachtoffers. Ik kon helaas niet verhinderen dat het internationaal recht op het kapblok kwam."

@carogennez: "Dit is mijn getuigenis" 👇
https://t.co/bO7qtk08fh

[JeroenSchoenm @JeroenSchoenm]

📰 ‘Als je een regering wil die echt de botte bijl zet in de sociale zekerheid, die zelfs in tijden van tekort de inkomsten vermindert en die ontwikkelingssamenwerking grotendeels stopzet, dan zal dat met ons niet lukken.’
https://t.co/ItZI1VPH41

[🇧🇪 Belgium MFA @BelgiumMFA]

Belgium deeply regrets the anti-@UNRWA laws adopted today by the Israeli parliament. Read more below.

[Philippe Lazzarini @UNLazzarini]

The vote by the Israeli Parliament (Knesset) against @UNRWA this evening is unprecedented and sets a dangerous precedent. It opposes the UN Charter and violates the State of Israel’s obligations under international law. 

This is the latest in the ongoing campaign to discredit UNRWA and delegitimize its role towards providing human-development assistance and services to #Palestine Refugees.

These bills will only deepen the suffering of Palestinians, especially in #Gaza where people have been going through more than a year of sheer hell.

It ⁠will deprive over 650,000 girls & boys there from education, putting at risk an entire generation of children.

These bills increase the suffering of the Palestinians & are nothing less than collective punishment.

Putting an end to UNRWA & its services will not strip the Palestinians from their refugee status. That status is protected by another UN General Assembly resolution until a fair and lasting solution is found to the plight of the Palestinians.

Failing to push back these bills will weaken our common multilateral mechanism established after World War 2.

This should be a concern to all.

[Josep Borrell Fontelles @JosepBorrellF]

The EU is gravely concerned by the draft Israeli bill on @UNRWA, which would have disastrous consequences.

The EU strongly supports UNSG @AntonioGuterres’ call, and urges Israel to ensure that UNRWA is allowed to continue carrying out its crucial work.

https://t.co/znxC9olLxW

[🇧🇪 Belgium MFA @BelgiumMFA]

🇧🇪🇺🇳 Belgium condemns Israel’s firing at @UNIFIL_ HQ yesterday in Lebanon, wounding two peacekeepers.

Targeting peacekeeping personnel not engaged as combatants is a crime. They must be protected under international law.

We reiterate our calls for an immediate ceasefire.

[António Guterres @antonioguterres]

.@UNRWA - more than ever - is indispensable.

@UNRWA - more than ever - is irreplaceable.

[🇧🇪 Belgium MFA @BelgiumMFA]

Belgium reaffirms its full support for @UN Secretary-General @antonioguterres in his constant efforts to achieve peace, including in the #MiddleEast.

[Villa Politica @villapolitica]

"Het is een pijnlijk incident. Ik ben blij dat de @VTMNIEUWS-journalisten verzorgd worden. Ik hoop het beste. Los daarvan hebben we de morele plicht om de slachtoffers daar te helpen. Wij blijven pleiten voor staakt-het-vuren."

Minister Vandenbroucke @vooruit_nu #VillaPolitica

[Caroline Gennez @carogennez]

Heel blij met deze kans & bevoegdheden.
Ik kijk er naar uit te zorgen voor onze kinderen & jongeren, voor mensen die het moeilijk hebben & ouderen. Met een warm hart.
We gaan voor progressief cultuurbeleid, dat verbindt & mensen samen brengt.

We gaan keihard werken. Voor u

[OCHA Lebanon @OCHALebanon]

#Lebanon:

Reports indicate that civilian houses & infrastructure are being targeted by strikes, leading to the deaths of entire families & triggering mass, unprecedented displacement.

Civilians must be kept safe & their basic needs met, whether they move or stay. #NotATarget.

[Caroline Gennez @carogennez]

Ook in #Libanon slaan nu tienduizenden burgers op de vlucht door Israëlische bombardementen.

🇧🇪 draagt via @UNCERF bij aan eerste hulp aan de vele getroffen burgers op de vlucht.

Deze escalatie tussen Israël en Hezbollah moet onmiddellijk stoppen!

[Caroline Gennez @carogennez]

Together with 124 states, Belgium 🇧🇪 demands that Israel end its illegal occupation of Palestine and uphold international law. @CJI_ICJ.

A loud and clear message from the international community.

Concrete actions, including sanctions, are needed, now.

[Caroline Gennez @carogennez]

Met 124 staten eist ook België 🇧🇪 vandaag in de @UN dat Israël een einde maakt aan de illegale bezetting van Palestina en zich moet houden aan het internationaal recht @CIJ_ICJ.

Diplomatiek duidelijke taal.

Concrete acties, inclusief sancties, nu nodig.

[Josep Borrell Fontelles @JosepBorrellF]

Outraged by the killing of 6 @UNRWA staffers after IL strikes hit - for the 5th time - a school in Nuseirat sheltering 12,000 displaced people

The disregard of the basic principles of IHL, especially protection of civilians, cannot & should not be accepted by the int. community.

[Caroline Gennez @carogennez]

België doneert 20.000 vaccins tegen mpox aan Congo. Internationale solidariteit beschermt hen, en ons.

@Enabel_Belgium zal meewerken aan het indammen v/d epidemie op het terrein.

BE opnieuw voortrekker in internationale samenwerking inzake gezondheid.

https://t.co/dUcaQWnhcp

[Philippe Lazzarini @UNLazzarini]

Great progress!
Every day in the Middle Areas of #Gaza, more children are getting vaccines against #Polio.

Huge 🙏 to our @UNRWA health teams & partners + @WHO @UNICEF for doing the impossible to reach every child under the age of 10.
I hope the campaign will continue as planned in all other parts of Gaza.

While these polio “pauses” are giving people some respite, what is urgently needed is a permanent ceasefire, the release of all hostages + the standard flow of humanitarian supplies including medical and hygiene supplies.
#CeasefireNOW
👇

[Caroline Gennez @carogennez]

Over 600,000 children to be vaccinated in 3 days. A true feat, thanks to @WHO, @UNICEF & @UNRWA.

International solidarity works & saves lives.

These children are safe from polio for now, but the violence continues. Ceasefire, now.

https://t.co/focNIfoWTo

[Philippe Lazzarini @UNLazzarini]

Very sad.
@WHO confirms that a 10-month-old baby in #Gaza is now paralysed due to #Polio. The first case in more than 25 years.

Polio will not make the distinction between Palestinian & Israeli children.
Delaying a humanitarian pause will increase the risk of spread among children.

It is not enough to bring the vaccines into Gaza + protect the cold chain. To have an impact, the vaccines must end up in the mouths of every child under the age of 10.

@UNRWA medical teams will deliver the vaccines in our clinics and through our mobile health teams.
Since the war began and with thx to these efforts, 80% of children across Gaza have received vaccines against different childhood diseases.

We will continue.
#CeasefireNOW

[🇧🇪 Belgium MFA @BelgiumMFA]

⛑️ On this #WorldHumanitarianDay, Belgium continues to #ActForHumanity.

Humanitarians are #NotATarget. We want to emphasise the urgent need to protect humanitarians and civilians. It’s time for those in power to end impunity.

#IHL remains as relevant & indispensable as ever⛑️ On this #WorldHumanitarianDay, Belgium continues to #ActForHumanity.

Humanitarians are #NotATarget. We want to emphasise the urgent need to protect humanitarians and civilians. It’s time for those in power to end impunity.

#IHL remains as relevant & indispensable as ever⛑️ On this #WorldHumanitarianDay, Belgium continues to #ActForHumanity.

Humanitarians are #NotATarget. We want to emphasise the urgent need to protect humanitarians and civilians. It’s time for those in power to end impunity.

#IHL remains as relevant & indispensable as ever⛑️ On this #WorldHumanitarianDay, Belgium continues to #ActForHumanity.

Humanitarians are #NotATarget. We want to emphasise the urgent need to protect humanitarians and civilians. It’s time for those in power to end impunity.

#IHL remains as relevant & indispensable as ever.