Two Israelis questioned after attending Belgium's Tomorrowland competition

[ad_1] Belgian police say they've questioned two Israelis after two pro-Palestinian teams alleged they'd been waving flags from their military brigade on the Tomorrowland music competition.

The lads have been briefly detained after which launched after they'd been interviewed, prosecutors stated.

The Hind Rajab Basis and International Authorized Motion Community stated they'd filed a grievance after a gaggle of younger Israelis was seen flying the purple-and-white flag of the Givati Brigade, alleging the pair had dedicated struggle crimes in Gaza.

The Givati flag was amongst a number of Israeli flags waved throughout a set by Israeli DJ duo Vini Vici at Tomorrowland final Friday.

Prosecutors stated no additional particulars can be launched concerning the case at this stage. The Hind Rajab Basis known as the arrest of the Israelis a "vital step ahead".

They aren't thought to have been prevented from leaving Belgium.

The BBC contacted the Israeli embassy in Brussels, which declined to remark aside from to verify that the 2 males had been launched.

Earlier than detaining the pair, prosecutors stated they'd determined they may examine the allegations beneath Belgium's common jurisdiction legislation, which permits native courts to listen to instances involving alleged crimes dedicated outdoors Belgium.

The legislation was up to date final yr to allow Belgian police to collect proof of violations.

The European Jewish Affiliation stated in an announcement that it was "deeply involved" by the conduct of the Belgian authorities in the direction of the 2 Israelis.

"These troopers have been finishing up their lawful duties in protection of their nation, duties corresponding to these of any soldier serving in a democratic nation," the EJA stated.

The Hind Rajab Basis is chaired by Dyab Abou Jahjah, a controversial Belgian-Lebanese activist who has admitted becoming a member of Lebanese group Hezbollah when he was younger. Hezbollah's navy wing is proscribed as a terrorist group within the EU.

This yr's Tomorrowland competition went forward final week although a fireplace destroyed the primary stage 48 hours earlier than the occasion was because of begin.