Belgium approves import ban on goods from occupied Palestinian territories

The Belgian federal government has approved an import ban on goods from the occupied Palestinian territories. This decision, made at their final meeting before the summer recess, stems from an agreement reached last summer in response to Israel's military offensive in Gaza and the resulting civilian casualties. While the ban has been approved, specific implementation details are still pending. The article also notes ongoing ceasefire violations by Israel since October 10, 2025, which have reportedly led to over 1,100 Palestinian deaths and 3,600 injuries. Since October 2023, Israel's campaign in Gaza has reportedly killed over 73,000 Palestinians, wounded more than 173,000, and destroyed approximately 90% of the enclave's civilian infrastructure.