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Belgium Seizes Undeclared Military Shipments to Israel

4/17/2026

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Belgian authorities seized two shipments of military components from Britain bound for Israel at Liege Airport on March 24, 2026.
The shipments included fire-control systems and aircraft spare parts and were not properly declared.
The Walloon regional government identified Moog Inc., an American aerospace firm, as involved.
A criminal investigation is underway.
Belgium has banned aircraft carrying military equipment for Israel from using its airspace, and a government spokesperson said no transit license was issued for the shipments.

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Belgian authorities seized two shipments of military components from Britain bound for Israel at Liege Airport on March 24, 2026.
The shipments included fire-control systems and aircraft spare parts and were not properly declared.
The Walloon regional government identified Moog Inc., an American aerospace firm, as involved.
A criminal investigation is underway.
Belgium has banned aircraft carrying military equipment for Israel from using its airspace, and a government spokesperson said no transit license was issued for the shipments.