Belgium

UK Arms Shipment To Israel Seized In Belgium

April 15, 2026 John McEvoy, Consortium News. Resist! arms embargo, Belgium, Israel, United Kingdom (UK), weapons

Two shipments of military components bound for Israel from the U.K. have been seized in Belgium, it can be revealed. This follows an alert issued to authorities in Brussels by Declassified, Belgian NGO Vredesactie, Irish news outlet The Ditch and the Palestinian Youth Movement. Belgium has strict laws on the transshipment of military items to Israel through its ports and airports, including a ban on overflights carrying weaponry through its airspace. Customs officials were notified last month of a suspicious military shipment travelling from Britain to Israel through Liege airport.

100,000 Join National Strike Against Austerity In Belgium

March 13, 2026 Ana Vračar, People's Dispatch. Resist! Anti-Austerity, Austerity, Belgium, Europe, Labor, Militarization, Worker Rights and Jobs

On Thursday, March 12, 100,000 people joined another national demonstration and strike against the anti-people reforms of the so-called Arizona coalition in Belgium. Trade unions, feminist networks, international solidarity organizations, and many more took to the streets in Brussels to oppose plans to promote and finance militarization at the expense of workers’ salaries and pensions. “Our main messages today are: first, ‘stop the pension malus,’ because it’s a punishment that will affect people who can’t work until age 67,” Selena Carbonero Fernandez, general secretary of the trade union confederation FGTB-ABVV, told local media ahead of the action.

Belgium Closes Airspace To All Israel-Bound Arms Shipments

January 25, 2026 News Desk, The Cradle. Resist! Belgium, Genocide, Israel, Weapons Blockade

Belgium has formally banned all overflights and stopovers on its territory by aircraft carrying weapons and military equipment destined for Israel, the Belgian Foreign Ministry confirmed on 23 January. "Belgium has an obligation to do everything possible to avoid contributing to this situation," Belgium Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot confirmed, adding that the country "is ensuring that it respects its obligations under international law and is sending a clear signal at the European and international levels." The ban applies to military equipment destined for the Israeli army, even when the cargo is not unloaded during stopovers.

Belgian Workers Reject Arizona’s Austerity In Strike Wave

November 27, 2025 Ana Vracar, People's Dispatch. Resist! Arizona government, Austerity, Belgium, Labor Movement, Strikes

Wednesday, November 26, marks the final day of a nationwide wave of strikes and protests against the anti-social policies of Belgium’s so-called Arizona government. Workers in transport and public services, joined by thousands across other sectors, remain outraged by Prime Minister Bart De Wever’s agenda, which includes attacks on pensions, wages, and public services, all while increasing spending on militarization. Picket lines sprang up across the country, with workers rejecting the government’s plans. Reporting from the strike at the port of Antwerp, Workers’ Party of Belgium (PTB-PVDA) General Secretary Peter Mertens wrote: “Workers are furious that the government is coming for their pensions, trying to steal their wage indexation and, on top of that, wants to raise taxes on gas and fuel. ‘No way,’ they’re saying here.”

Belgium To Recognize Palestine, Impose Sanctions On Israel

September 2, 2025 News Desk, The Cradle. Resist! Belgium, France, Israel, Palestine, Sovereignty, United Nations

Belgium will join France in recognizing a Palestinian state at the upcoming UN General Assembly session in New York this month, the country’s foreign minister announced on 2 September. “Palestine will be recognized by Belgium during the UN session! And firm sanctions are being imposed on the Israeli government. Any antisemitism or glorification of terrorism by Hamas supporters will also be more strongly condemned,” said Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot in a post on X. “In view of the humanitarian tragedy unfolding in Palestine, particularly in Gaza, and in light of the violence perpetrated by Israel in violation of international law – given its international obligations, including the duty to prevent any risk of genocide – Belgium had to take bold decisions to increase pressure on the Israeli government and the Hamas terrorists,” he added.

Belgian Court Bans Military Shipments To Israel In Activist Victory

July 23, 2025 Ana Vračar, People's Dispatch. Resist! Anti-war Movement, arms embargo, BDS Movement, Belgium, Gaza, Genocide, Israel, Palestine, Palestine Solidarity, Victory

In what could become a landmark ruling, a Belgian judge recently ordered the Flemish government to halt the transit of goods that could be used to continue or expand the genocide in Gaza. The decision follows a joint campaign by four organizations – Intal, Vredesactie (Peace Action), 11.11.11, and the Human Rights League – which was triggered by the discovery of containers in the port of Antwerp addressed to Israeli company Ashot Ashkelon Industries. The containers included materials used for the assembly of Merkava tanks, the same model implicated in the attack that killed six-year-old Hind Rajab.

Over 1,000 Activists Hold Mass Blockade Of Companies Arming Israel

June 24, 2025 Ciara Carolan, The New Arab. Resist! Belgium, Direct Action, Genocide, Israel, Palestine, weapons

Around 1000 activists blockaded two Belgian companies that provide arms components to Israel on Monday, calling for an end to European complicity in the Gaza genocide. At 07:45 local time on Monday, around 900 Stop Arming Israel Belgium (SAIB) activists, dressed in white suits, masks, and keffiyehs, swarmed the headquarters of Syensqo in Haren, on the outskirts of Brussels. At least 650 participants were later detained. Some of the arrests were violent. Syensqo is a Belgian company that produces MTM46 resin for Hermes 450 drones - the model that killed seven aid workers in Gaza last April.

Belgian Activists Confront Reality Of Occupation During West Bank Visit

May 16, 2025 Ana Vračar, People's Dispatch. Strategize! Belgium, Gaza, Genocide, Israel, Palestine, Palestine solidarity movement

Once a year, activists from Belgium join a solidarity trip to Palestine at the invitation of Viva Salud, bringing students, trade unionists, and movement organizers to the occupied territories to witness the impacts of the Israeli occupation firsthand. This year, half a dozen activists spent a week in the West Bank, learning from local organizations and observing how the situation has further deteriorated since October 7, 2023. “In Jerusalem, for example, you can no longer find the word ‘Palestine,’” one of the activists, Victor, told Peoples Dispatch. Two years ago, during a previous visit, shops sold souvenirs such as tote bags, postcards, and “Visit Palestine” posters. “I went to all the same tourist stores, and not a single one had them anymore,” they said.

Belgians To Government: ‘We Won’t Sacrifice Pensions For Warplanes’

April 29, 2025 Ana Vračar, People's Dispatch. Resist! Austerity, Belgium, Worker Rights and Jobs, Workers' Party of Belgium (PTB/PVDA)

Protests against the pro-austerity and pro-militarization plans of Belgium’s Arizona coalition government continue. On Sunday, April 27, thousands of people demonstrated in Brussels, demanding an end to policies that would severely impact workers’ pensions and incomes, and calling for the introduction of a real millionaire’s tax and a politics of peace. “The parties in government want everyone to work longer for less pension, particularly by introducing a malus or weakening pension indexation,” said Raoul Hedebouw, leader of the Workers’ Party of Belgium (PTB-PVDA), during Sunday’s protest.

Belgium On Strike Against Arizona Coalition’s Austerity Plans

April 1, 2025 Ana Vračar, People's Dispatch. Resist! Austerity, Belgium, Labor Rights, Workers' Party of Belgium (PTB/PVDA)

“In short: they lied,” declared the General Labour Federation of Belgium (FGTB-ABVV) in an announcement of the general strike launched on March 31, in coordination with the Confederation of Christian Trade Unions (ACV-CSC). The statement refers to the recently inaugurated Arizona coalition government, which, despite campaign promises to improve living standards, is pursuing over €1 billion in cuts to social services at the national level – while simultaneously boosting spending on militarization and so-called defense.

What Are European Leaders Going To Choose: People Or War?

March 3, 2025 Ana Vračar, People's Dispatch. Educate! Austerity, Belgium, Donald Trump, Europe, NATO, Wars and Militarism, Workers' Party of Belgium (PTB/PVDA)

Europe’s militarization has been accelerating long before Donald Trump’s return to the White House. In the past three years, Poland has increased its military spending to nearly 4% of GDP, French President Emmanuel Macron has pledged to “transform” the French military for a new era, and most recently, Britain’s Labour government announced plans to slash international aid to fund a “generational” boost in defense spending. This renewed focus on expanding arsenals is growing while the region remains subordinated to US interests.

Health Workers In Brussels Demand Release Of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya

January 8, 2025 Ana Vračar, People's Dispatch. Resist! Belgium, Brussels, Dr. Abu Safiya, Gaza, Genocide, Healthcare, Israel, Palestine, Palestine Solidarity

Health workers worldwide are demanding the release of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, director of Gaza’s Kamal Adwan Hospital, who was abducted by Israeli armed forces during the recent siege on northern Gaza’s health centers. Doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, and health activists organized rallies in Canada, Europe, and the United States around January 6, calling for an immediate ceasefire and the protection of Palestinian health workers’ fundamental rights. In Brussels, a rally was organized by Health Workers for Palestine, Viva Salud, and United for Palestine (Unis pour la Palestine, UPP) near the European Parliament.

ManiFiesta 2024 Brings New Energy To Activists And Movements

September 9, 2024 Ana Vračar, People's Dispatch. Organize! Belgium, Europe, Israel, Manifiesta, Palestine, Palestine Solidarity, Solidarity, Unions, Worker Rights and Jobs

Over 15,000 people gathered in Ostend, Belgium, for ManiFiesta 2024, a two-day event of activism and solidarity. Inspired by speeches from global activists and union leaders, attendees left with a renewed drive to pursue mobilizations in different parts of Europe. Speaking at the central event of ManiFiesta, Raoul Hedebouw, president of the Workers’ Party of Belgium (PTB), set the tone by addressing growing inequalities and attacks on workers’ rights in Belgium, announcing a response from the party. A significant part of the event was also devoted to building solidarity with Palestine, with speakers such as Omar Barghouti, co-founder of the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) and climate justice activist Anuna De Wever Van Der Heyden emphasizing the importance of international support for Palestinian liberation.

ManiFiesta Brings A Weekend Of Solidarity And Activism To Belgium

September 8, 2024 Ana Vračar, People's Dispatch. Strategize! Belgium, Manifiesta 2024, Palestine Solidarity, Shawn Fain, Social Movements, Solidarity, United Auto Workers (UAW), Worker Rights and Jobs

Thousands are expected to gather in Ostend, Belgium, on September 7-8 for ManiFiesta, a festival of solidarity organized by a coalition of left organizations in the country. The event will mark the unofficial start of Belgium’s political season, bringing together activists, trade unionists, and political leaders to discuss some of the most pressing issues in Europe and the world today. ManiFiesta, organized by groups including Intal, Cubanismo, and Redfox, with the support of the Workers’ Party of Belgium (PTB), consists of a mix of political discussions, cultural performances, and music. This year’s lineup includes performances by funk band Jamila & the Other Heroes, and rapper Lowkey.

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