Belgian Deputy PM Calls Hezbollah Attack Terrorism

Belgian Deputy Prime Minister Petra De Sutter condemned the recent explosion of pagers used by Hezbollah operatives in Lebanon and Syria, which has been attributed to Israel, labeling it a 'terror attack' that injured thousands and killed at least nine, including a child. Her remarks have sparked significant backlash, particularly from Rabbi Menachem Margolin of the European Jewish Association, who criticized her for failing to recognize Hezbollah's history of attacks against Israel and accused her of losing her moral compass. Following the explosions, Hezbollah vowed retaliation against Israel, which has not claimed responsibility for the incident. De Sutter's statement also called for an international investigation into the attacks, emphasizing that silence is not an option. Critics have pointed out her lack of condemnation for Hezbollah's ongoing missile attacks on Israeli civilians. This incident occurs amid a broader context of escalating violence in the region, particularly following the recent Israeli offensive in Gaza.