Belgian officials have publicly denounced the recent measures imposed by the United States that target Palestinian human rights organizations, asserting that these sanctions undermine essential humanitarian work and threaten the fundamental principles of international justice. Citing concerns over the impact on civil society, Belgian diplomats emphasized the importance of protecting organizations that document human rights abuses and provide critical support to vulnerable communities in the Palestinian territories.

The Belgian government stressed the following points in its statement:

  • Violation of impartiality: Sanctions risk politicizing humanitarian efforts and impair the impartial delivery of aid.
  • Chilling effect: Restrictions may discourage local and…