Belgian Foreign Minister: Excluding Lebanon from ceasefire unacceptable
4/10/2026 8:28:48 PM
Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot confirmed in statements to Al Jazeera that "the region urgently needs an immediate and comprehensive ceasefire in Lebanon," stressing that "excluding Lebanon from the ceasefire is unacceptable."
Prevot said, "Belgium continues to work diplomatically to ensure that the ceasefire includes all Lebanese territory," expressing hope that the ceasefire will not be "temporary or short-term, but will lead to lasting stability in the region."
The Belgian minister also condemned "the mutual attacks between Hezbollah and Israel," emphasizing the need to contain the escalation and prevent the situation from spiraling into a broader war, amid increasing European efforts to pressure for an expanded ceasefire to include all fronts, including Lebanon.
Prevot pointed to "ongoing European efforts to support Lebanon and assist in addressing the consequences of the current escalation, alongside political efforts to secure a lasting ceasefire."
Prevot said, "Belgium continues to work diplomatically to ensure that the ceasefire includes all Lebanese territory," expressing hope that the ceasefire will not be "temporary or short-term, but will lead to lasting stability in the region."
The Belgian minister also condemned "the mutual attacks between Hezbollah and Israel," emphasizing the need to contain the escalation and prevent the situation from spiraling into a broader war, amid increasing European efforts to pressure for an expanded ceasefire to include all fronts, including Lebanon.
Prevot pointed to "ongoing European efforts to support Lebanon and assist in addressing the consequences of the current escalation, alongside political efforts to secure a lasting ceasefire."