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Belgian authorities questioned two Israeli soldiers attending a music festival in Brussels based on allegations of war crimes in Gaza, filed by the Hind Rajab Foundation and Global Legal Action Network. The soldiers were released after questioning. The Israeli Foreign Ministry confirmed the interrogation and stated the individuals were on vacation. The Belgian action is seen by some as a significant step toward accountability for alleged international humanitarian law violations, while others criticize it as politically motivated. The questioning is based on a new Belgian law granting jurisdiction over overseas acts covered by international treaties.

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