AhlulBayt News Agency: The Hamas Movement has applauded the Brussels-Capital Region Parliament for adopting a motion demanding the Belgian federal government to enforce International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrants against Israeli war criminals.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, Hamas urged the Belgian government to honor the parliament’s decision and enable international justice to fulfill its mandate in accordance with the principles of international law. The Movement condemned the brutal practices of Netanyahu’s government and its war against defenseless civilians in the Gaza Strip.
In a historic move, the Brussels parliament voted unanimously on Monday in favor of a resolution demanding the Belgian government to enforce ICC arrest warrants. These include warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former war minister Yoav Gallant, both facing charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza.
Earlier remarks by Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever, in which he suggested that Belgium would “unlikely” arrest Netanyahu if he visited the country, sparked widespread discontent among political and human rights circles.
The parliamentary resolution explicitly calls for the implementation of ICC arrest warrants against Israeli officials without exceptions.
Additionally, it formally rejects the Belgian prime minister’s statements that grant political immunity to alleged perpetrators of crimes. The resolution also calls for the establishment of a permanent mechanism between the ministries of justice, foreign affairs, and judicial authorities to expedite ICC requests and impose specific sanctions on violators of international humanitarian law.
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