The Israeli flag was hoisted near the European Commission building in Brussels, Belgium. This was announced by the president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, on her social network account. X (formerly Twitter).
“EU and Israeli flags are flying today,” the publication said.
According to the European Commissioner, this was done to emphasize the EU’s solidarity with Israel in the face of strong attacks by Palestinian radical groups.
“We stand with Israel and its people,” he emphasized.
7 October Hamas forces launched Several thousand rockets were launched into Israel and the launch of Operation Al-Aqsa Flood was announced. Against this background, Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said on October 7 announced state of emergency in the country.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu announcedthat the country is at war. The IDF’s operation against Hamas was called “Iron Swords”. Response to Israeli air strikes applied 21 Hamas targets were attacked in the Gaza Strip.
Formerly mayor of Kiev, Vitaliy Klitschko announcedHe said the Israeli flag will appear on advertising banners in the city for a day.