Twitter users welcomed social media for the step taken by Belgium by pursuing two Israeli soldiers against the background of complaints related to violations of international law in Gaza, in response to a complaint filed by the Hind Ragab Human Rights Foundation.
The Belgian Public Prosecution has opened a criminal investigation in the case of the Israeli soldiers who participated in the “Tomorolland” festival, which is the largest electronic music festivals in the world, and is held annually in Belgium.
During the festival, Israelis raised slogans, including the slogan Gaza Strip.
Israelis circulated on social media many photos and videos on the communication sites, showing the raising of the Israeli flag and slogans of the occupation army in this festival, which started a few days ago, and will continue until July 27.
The Belgian police arrested the two Israeli soldiers who participated in the ceremony, and underwent interrogation from the federal prosecution against the background of complaints related to violations of international law in Gaza, then released them without revealing their identity.
For its part, the Belgian Public Prosecution has opened a criminal investigation into the case, and said in a statement: “After reviewing complaints, it was found that we have the right to competence to consider the crimes committed outside our lands, which is stipulated in customary international law.”
“In this case, the Geneva Conventions signed on August 12, 1949, related to war crimes and the United Nations Convention against Torture dated December 10, 1984,” the statement added.
The Belgian action came in response to legal claims against the Israeli soldiers, accusing them of committing war crimes in Gaza, which it provided.Hind Ragab Corporation“Humanitarian, in partnership with the Global Network for Legal Procedures” Galan “.
The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs commented on the matter in a statement: “” An Israeli citizen and an army soldier who was a vacation in Belgium was completed to investigate them, then they were released shortly after, “but Israeli media confirmed that they were two soldiers, and that they had returned to Israel.
Western and European complicity
Many comments were received on social media, celebrating Belgium’s stop and interrogation of two Israeli soldiers, some of which monitored an episode (2025/225/22) of the “Networks” program.
“An honorable position on Belgium, but it is unfortunate that the Israeli soldiers are freely roaming in Arab countries and providing them with all the amenities and well -being,” Abeer said.
“Imagine that this is happening in a European country that has nothing to do with near or far with the Palestinians.”
“Empty words to absorb the anger of their people … all Western and European countries are accused of collusion with Israel,” Amal said.
As for Mrs. Salem, she said, “If the law is applied to some of them, it will be a deterrent to everyone who begged themselves to war and participate with the Zionists, even if the material temptation is great.”
For her part, Manal blessed Belgium’s move, saying, “The world will discover the criminality of the Zionist soldiers and hold them accountable for it, this is the first good step on the road.”
It is noteworthy that this is not the first time that the “Hind Ragab Foundation” or other human rights organizations submit judicial calls against Israeli soldiers. Belgium, Cyprus, Brazil, the Netherlands, and other countries previously.
22/7/2025–|Last update: 20:15 (Mecca time)