Belgian foreign minister urges Israeli government committed to two-state solution

Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot said his country hopes Israelis will choose a government prepared to implement the two-state solution.

In remarks to the press, Prévot added that the escalation by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government toward some European governments will not lead to a quick or lasting resolution.

He stressed that Israel should not have the ongoing ability to violate international law, adding that Belgium does not wish to punish the Israeli people but condemns the actions of a government that has breached international law.

Prévot further stated that if Europe wants to act as a geopolitical force, it must unify its stance to have an impact on the ground regarding Israel, and that action should be taken within a unified European position. He also emphasized the need for the Palestinian side to rid itself of Hamas and other terrorist groups.