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FOREIGN MINISTER MISSION ISRAEL AND PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES
Foreign Minister Hadja Lahbib embarked on a productive three-day working visit to Israel and the West Bank. The initial day was dedicated to engagements with Israeli officials. Commencing at the Nir Oz kibbutz, one of the 22 locations targeted in the October 7, 2023, attacks orchestrated by the Palestinian militant group Hamas, the visit underscored the resilience of affected communities. Following this, Lahbib visited the site of the Nova festival, similarly targeted during the aforementioned attacks. Subsequently, a bilateral meeting convened between Lahbib and her Israeli counterpart, Israel Katz, wherein four key objectives were outlined: an immediate ceasefire, the release of Israeli hostages, increased humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip, and the resumption of dialogue aimed at achieving a negotiated two-state solution.
The subsequent day was dedicated to engagements with Palestinian counterparts. Lahbib held discussions with Palestinian Foreign Minister Riyad al-Maliki and outgoing Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh in Ramallah. Anticipating the imminent transition to a new Palestinian government, discussions encompassed issues mirroring those addressed with Israeli officials, alongside considerations for the reconstruction of Gaza and international recognition of the Palestinian state.
According to the minister, there is still hope for a ceasefire before the end of Ramadan in April. She will also reiterate that Belgium is available to organise a preparatory peace conference.
BELGA PHOTO NICOLAS MAETERLINCK
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