Universities bear the responsibility not only to impart knowledge and advance research, but also to fully assume their role in defending and promoting the values that unite humanity. In this spirit, we cannot remain silent in the face of the inhumane conditions and the grave humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Violence and dehumanization—wherever they come from—must be unequivocally condemned.

What has been happening in Gaza for several months violates every principle of human dignity: more than 60,000 civilian casualties, the blocking of humanitarian aid, and a worsening famine. According to the United Nations, two of the three criteria for declaring a famine in Gaza have already been met. We therefore call on the Belgian government to act with determination and humanity and to work for the immediate and unrestricted delivery of humanitarian aid.  

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