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The head of Türkiye's Investment Office states that an economic upturn in Europe will positively impact investment in Türkiye, which has already seen a 35% annual increase. Manufacturing, tech, and logistics are key attracting sectors.Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, accompanied by Defense Minister Yaşar Güler and intelligence chief İbrahim Kalın, is holding high-stakes meetings in Damascus with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa. The talks aim to solidify security cooperation, assess bilateral relations, and review reconstruction projects in a post-Assad Syria, with a key focus on counter-terrorism and regional stability.Far-right Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has proposed establishing a detention facility for Palestinian detainees surrounded by crocodiles to prevent escapes, according to Israeli media. The Israel Prison Service is reportedly examining the unusual proposal, which was presented during a meeting last week. The suggestion comes as the Knesset prepares to vote on a bill to execute Palestinian detainees accused of attacks.Far-right Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has proposed establishing a detention facility for Palestinian detainees surrounded by crocodiles to prevent escapes, according to Israeli media. The Israel Prison Service is reportedly examining the unusual proposal, which was presented during a meeting last week. The suggestion comes as the Knesset prepares to vote on a bill to execute Palestinian detainees accused of attacks.At least ten people were killed and ten others wounded in a shooting at a tavern in Bekkersdal, a township west of Johannesburg, South Africa. The attack occurred overnight when unknown gunmen opened fire on patrons inside and outside the KwaNoxolo tavern. Police have deployed multiple investigative units to the scene.

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Belgium condemns new Israeli West Bank settlements as illegal

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Belgium condemns new Israeli West Bank settlements as illegal

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Israeli forces carry out a raid in Al-Bireh, West Bank on December 01, 2025. Israeli forces carried out a raid on the Sharafeh neighborhood, besieging several homes and sealing off the neighborhood's entrance. Deploying across the main and side streets in the area, the Israeli forces restricted civilian movement in the vicinity.

Belgium has reaffirmed that Israeli settlements violate international law, following Israel's approval of 19 new outposts in the occupied West Bank. The move defies a recent International Court of Justice ruling and accompanies high Palestinian casualties.

Belgium has reiterated its firm stance that Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank are illegal under international law. The declaration from Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot's office came in response to the Israeli cabinet's approval of 19 new settlement units.

Settlement Expansion Defies International Ruling

The Israeli government, led by far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, endorsed the new settlements on Sunday. This brings the total number of new outposts approved in recent years to 69, directly contravening a landmark advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice (ICJ). In July, the ICJ declared Israel's occupation illegal and demanded the evacuation of all West Bank and East Jerusalem settlements.

Mounting Palestinian Casualties in the West Bank

The expansion of settlements occurs alongside severe violence against Palestinians in the occupied territory. According to Palestinian records, since October 2023, Israeli forces and settlers have killed at least 1,102 Palestinians in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, injured nearly 11,000, and detained around 21,000 individuals. The Belgian statement underscores a growing international critique of Israeli policies that are seen as entrenching occupation and undermining prospects for a future Palestinian state.

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