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Belgian Officials Express Support for Israel Amid EU Criticism
Belgian Minister of Defense Theo Francken expressed support for Israel with a Hebrew social media post on the anniversary of the Hamas attack. Georges-Louis Bouchez, chairman of the MR party, also voiced strong support for Israel's right to self-defense.
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- 01Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken posted "Am Yisrael Chai" on X on the anniversary of the Hamas attack.
- 02Georges-Louis Bouchez, chairman of the MR party, affirmed Israel's right to self-defense against terrorism.
- 03New Israeli Ambassador David Saranga presented credentials to King Philippe on October 7.
- 04Saranga is using AI-generated videos to communicate with the Belgian public in multiple languages.
- 05Belgium previously declared Israeli ministers persona non grata and restricted arms exports.
- 06Francken previously supported Israel's nuclear monopoly for regional deterrence.
Newly appointed Israeli Ambassador David Saranga presented his credentials on October 7, vowing to remember the victims and Israel's resilience. Saranga is also using AI for diplomatic outreach, warning of radical Islamist threats in Europe.
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