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Belgian Foreign Minister Calls for Ceasefire Amid Deadly Israeli Strikes

4/9/2026

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Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot condemned Israeli air strikes on Beirut during his April 8, 2026 visit.
He called the day one of the bloodiest in recent Lebanese history, with 89 dead and 700+ injured.
The Israeli military launched around 100 missiles at Hezbollah targets, causing panic and destruction while Iran threatened to withdraw from ceasefire negotiations.
Prévot called for an immediate ceasefire involving the United States, Israel, and Iran.

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Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot condemned Israeli air strikes on Beirut during his April 8, 2026 visit.
He called the day one of the bloodiest in recent Lebanese history, with 89 dead and 700+ injured.
The Israeli military launched around 100 missiles at Hezbollah targets, causing panic and destruction while Iran threatened to withdraw from ceasefire negotiations.
Prévot called for an immediate ceasefire involving the United States, Israel, and Iran.