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title: "Belgium summons Israeli ambassador over Gaza plans"
description: "BRUSSELS, Aug 8 (Reuters) - Belgium's foreign minister on Friday summoned the Israeli ambassador citing Israel's announced plan to occupy Gaza City and take military control of the Gaza Strip."
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# Belgium summons Israeli ambassador over Gaza plans

> BRUSSELS, Aug 8 (Reuters) - Belgium's foreign minister on Friday summoned the Israeli ambassador citing Israel's announced plan to occupy Gaza City and take military control of the Gaza Strip.

By Reuters · Published 8 August 2025, 15:27 SAST · Updated 8 August 2025, 15:27 SAST

## Key points
- Belgium has officially summoned the Israeli Ambassador to express its disapproval of Israel’s latest land-grabbing antics, proving that even in international diplomacy, some countries are still willing to play the role of the moral compass—albeit a slightly rusty one.
- Belgium condemns Israel's decision to annex the West Bank and ongoing colonization efforts.
- The Belgian government pledges to "vigorously advocate" for a reversal of this decision.
- Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot summons the Israeli Ambassador following Israel's plans to occupy Gaza City.
- The statement highlights Belgium's strong disapproval of escalating military actions in Gaza.

## Content

In a statement, the ministry said Belgium wanted to "express (its) total disapproval of this decision, but also of the continued colonization ... and the desire to annex the West Bank," adding that it will "vigorously advocate" for a reversal of this decision.

"Following the official confirmation by the Israeli government of its intention to encircle and then occupy Gaza City and take military control of the entire Gaza Strip, Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot has decided to summon the Israeli Ambassador," it said.

(Reporting by Charlotte Van Campenhout; Editing by Hugh Lawson)