He stressed the need to intensify international efforts to stop Israeli occupation measures and resume the transfer of withheld clearance revenues

RAMALLAH, October 24, 2025 | Prime Minister’s Office — Prime Minister Dr. Mohammad Mustafa held a phone call with Belgian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Maxime Prévot to discuss recent developments in Palestine, including progress on the Gaza ceasefire under U.S. President Donald Trump’s initiative, and the situation in the West Bank and Jerusalem amid ongoing attacks by Israeli occupation forces and settlers.

Dr. Mustafa emphasized the importance of intensified international, particularly European, efforts to stop Israel’s unilateral actions against the Palestinian people and to resume the transfer of withheld tax revenues. He also commended Belgium’s recognition of the State of Palestine and its continued political, humanitarian, and development support.

For his part, Prévot welcomed the start of the Gaza peace plan’s implementation, emphasizing the need to uphold the ceasefire and ensure unhindered humanitarian access. He reaffirmed Belgium’s ongoing assistance to the Palestinian people and its support for strengthening the Palestinian Authority’s capacity — including in Gaza — toward achieving peace and stability in the region.