Approximately 140 Belgians and dependants in Gaza, including many children, are flying to Belgium to reach safety, according to Foreign Minister Hadja Lahbib.
According to the Belgian Defence Minister Ludivine Dedonder, these 146 people are expected to touch down in Belgium later on Tuesday night, a reliable source disclosed to Belga.
They will be assisted by the Ministry of Defence services and taken to the military hospital.
There are still about 110 Belgians and dependants remaining in the Gaza Strip.
"We remain fully committed to those still in the area," emphasised Foreign Minister Lahbib.
