But on the Israeli side, the announcement is seen as a betrayal. “”Reward terrorism“, “Give a launch pad to Hamas“, “A black spot in the history of France“… the official reactions did not lack emphasis. The Netanyahu government, already under internal pressure, came out all its rhetorical arsenal to denounce a decision”Historical … in the wrong direction“.
In Belgium, the opposition applauds
But in Belgium, the French announcement immediately sparked a salvo of opposition reactions … and even some members of the majority.
Paul Magnette, president of the PS, launched the first salvo: “If Macron can do, Belgium must do it too.“For him, recognizing Palestine is now”The only way to put pressure on the Netanyahu government“And to put an end to what he describes as”Current genocide“.
Same tone on the side of Ecolo, where Samuel Cogolati talks about “turning point“… but not enough. He claims more: sanctions, humanitarian protection, embargo, while targeting the majority of the majority which, according to him, take shelter in silence.
The Open VLD does not remain silent either. MP Kjell van der Elst calls to “follow France“To build a European coalition for peace. The PTB, for its part, grows squarely for an alternative majority in the Chamber, with immediate recognition and economic sanctions.
A divided government
Problem: the federal majority is anything but aligned with the question. The CD&V, Vooruit and the commitments recently was more critical of Israel, especially after the king’s appeal on July 21, evoking the “shame for all of humanity“.
But facing them, the N-VA remains firmly opposed to any recognition or sanction. The MR, meanwhile, also slows down. Result: the Minister of Foreign Affairs Maxime Prévot himself recognized that he could not convince his partners to move, even at European level.
Faced with the uninhibited right, will the committed are taking off? “Government consistency is put to the test”
Recognition: a risk, really?
Behind the scenes, some fear that a alignment with the French position does not explode the coalition. An alternative majority (without the N-VA or the MR) could emerge in the House to recognize Palestine … But that would imply a rupture of the majority Arizona.
This is precisely what the PTB seeks to provoke, by calling the committed and Vooruit to “put an end to hypocrisy” and break with immobility.
Belgium is not alone to hesitate. But 142 states have already recognized Palestine. France therefore changes a heavy goods vehicle in the scale, hoping to lead to other European countries. Macron will even organize, with Saudi Arabia, a large international conference to put the solution to two states on the table.
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