'Point of no return': Belgium becomes fourth European country to ban imports from West Bank

Belgium's federal government has finalized a decision to ban imports of goods produced in Israeli settlements in the West Bank. This move, agreed upon during a late-night cabinet session before the summer recess, positions Belgium as the fourth European country to adopt such a measure.

Spain initiated this wave of bans in September 2025, with the Netherlands and Ireland subsequently following suit. While the specific text of the Belgian legislation has not yet been released, the political agreement marks a significant step in European policy regarding Israeli settlements.

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Belgium has reached a point of no return.

Belgian ministers acknowledged that settlement goods might still enter the country indirectly through third-party nations. However, the ban directly targets products originating from these contested territories. MK Sharren Haskel criticized the decision, stating Belgium has reached "a point of no return" and suggesting it could import "radical Islam" while Israel continues to export "innovation, quality, and technology."

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It can continue importing radical Islam. We will continue exporting products from Judea and Samaria to countries that choose to import innovation, quality, and technology.