Israel demands apology from Belgium over alleged Hamas links of killed aid worker

The Israeli government has demanded an apology from Belgium following the country's condemnation of an April 2024 strike that killed an employee of the Belgian development agency in Gaza. The demand follows the emergence of evidence suggesting the individual may have had ties to Hamas. In posts circulated on Hamas-affiliated channels, the employee is depicted wearing a military uniform and is referred to as a 'mujahid'. Israeli officials are using this evidence to challenge the previous criticism leveled by Brussels regarding the strike. As of now, the Belgian government has not issued an official response to Israel's demand for an apology.