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 Syrian Man Arrested in Belgium Over Terror LinksMan found in possession of videos showing killings by jihadis, suspected of links to Al Qaeda. Belgian Doctor Refuses to Treat Elderly Jewish Woman'Send her to Gaza for a few hours, and she will not feel the pain anymore,' the doctor said. Brussels: Suspect in Jewish Museum Shooting Charged With MurderFrench Islamist Mehdi Nemmouche charged with 'murder in a terrorist context' after extradition from France. France Finally Hands Over Brussels Jewish Museum Attack SuspectMehdi Nemmouche will be interrogated by Belgian authorities over deadly shooting; has remained largely silent during questioning. Interfaith Rally in Brussels For Return of Kidnapped TeensOutpouring of support for Israeli teens at rally and prayer session - as Brussels continues to recover from its own crisis. Belgium: 46 Suspected Islamists to Stand TrialBelgian court orders trial for 46 suspected members of a radical group, believed to be involved in sending young fighters to Syria. Muslims Love Death, Europe is Tired of LifeThey both hate Israel. After French Win, Far-Right Marine Le Pen Seeks Power in BelgiumEurope still reeling from eurosceptic elections as controversial far-right leaders seek to gain power in embattled Belgium. Belgian Jewish Leader: 'There's a Certain Panic' After ShootingRaphael Werner comes to Israel for funeral of Israelis shot in Brussels, says Europe needs to do more to fight anti-Semitism.Belgian Media Reports Shooting Suspect ArrestedA suspect in shooting at Jewish Museum in Brussels on Saturday has reportedly been captured, as murdered Israelis buried in TA. Media Speculates: Was Belgium Shooting a 'Targeted Attack'?Left-wing Haaretz's analyst weighs in on whether or not the Rivas, Hy"d, were deliberately targeted for working for the Israeli government.European Jewish Leaders Demand Permanent Security in BelgiumAd hoc security detail after horrific shooting 'just is not enough,' local leaders warn. Brussels Shooting Labelled 'Terrorist Assassination'Belgian prosecutor's office finally confirms that attack was terrorism, after debate over how to categorize the crime.Belgium Shooting Victims En Route to Israel for BurialTel Aviv natives Emmanuel and Miriam Riva, hy"d, to be buried Tuesday evening. Israeli, European Victims of Belgium Attack IdentifiedTel Aviv couple familiar with Europe, were 'intelligent and discreet,' neighbors say; other victims French and Belgian. Controversy Over Whether Brussels Attack 'Anti-Semitic'Jewish leaders, French President slam Belgium shooting as distinctly anti-Semitic - but Belgian prosecutor's office will not confirm that. Brussels Shooting Attack Overshadows Belgian National ElectionsAuthorities say there is no known security threat for voters heading to the polls today, as Flemish nationalists lead the polls. Belgian Police Hunt Jewish Museum ShooterSuspect still not apprehended in 'premeditated' Brussels attack as grisly details about the shooting rampage surface. Belgian Jews Blame Rampant Anti-Semitism for Shooting AttackIs Anti-Semitism becoming a distinctly European phenomenon? Locals say yes - and so does the ADL. Suspect Arrested in Brussels Shooting AttackGunman enters Jewish Museum in rampage, kills four; attack presumed anti-Semitic. 'The Answer to Anti-Semitism is to Be Ourselves'Economics Minister Naftali Bennett reacts to horrific Brussels attack by urging world Jewry to embrace religious, national identity . Belgium: Police Use Water Cannon to Disperse Anti-Semitic RallyFar-right groups converge on Brussels for event featuring anti-Semitic French comedian Dieudonne despite official ban. Belgium Bans 'Anti-Semitic Hatefest' Featuring DieudonneAnti-Semitic French comedian Dieudonne was due to feature at gathering of far-right activists, who have vowed to hold event despite ban. Dutch and Belgian Mayors Unimpressed by Bibi's 'Enclave Plan'Idea of applying Dutch-Belgian enclave model to Israel and the PA "sounds like an April Fools' joke," says mayor of Baarle-Nassau. Report: Netanyahu Looking Into 'Enclave Peace Plan'Prime Minister Netanyahu reportedly looking into the option of applying a Dutch-Belgian enclave model to the peace agreement with the PA. Belgium: Train Announcement Asks Jews to 'Get Off at Auschwitz'Horrifying anti-Semitic announcement on Belgian train bears striking similarity to 2012 incident; perpetrators have not been caught. Belgian Children's Costume - Holocaust PrisonerBelgian supermarket chain pulls children's costume after complaints by Jewish shoppers, claims unaware of context. Belgium Upgrades PA's Diplomatic StatusBelgium raises the standing of the PA's diplomatic delegation to the country to “mission” status, says it supports "two-state solution". Belgium: Proposed Euthanasia of Minors Alarms Religious LeadersLegislation being pushed to allow minors as young as 12 to decide to end their lives; religious leaders of all faiths horrified. Al Qaeda Fighter Extradited to US on Terror ChargesA Tunisian man jailed in Belgium in 2003 for planning to attack a NATO air base has been extradited to the US to face further charges. Belgium: Israelis not Allowed to Name Daughter 'Jerusalem'An Israeli couple in Belgium welcomed a baby girl this week, but were told the name 'Jerusalem' did not make the cut for valid baby names. Israeli Tennis Team Fined for Refusing to Play on Yom KippurThe Israel Davis Cup team will be fined 10,000 euros for refusing to compete on Yom Kippur and asking to postpone the game by one day. Belgium's Crown Prince Philippe is King, as Father AbdicatesCrown Prince Philippe was sworn as the King of Belgium on Sunday after his 79-year-old father abdicated the throne. Belgian Jewish Community Honors US AmbassadorUnites States Ambassador to Belgium, Howard Gutman, was honored on Tuesday by the Jewish community in Brussels at a farewell ceremony. Report: France, Belgium, Saudis Send Weapons to Syrian RebelsReports on Monday said that Syrian rebels have begun receiving weapons from France and Belgium, via Saudi Arabia Belgian Anti-SemitismInterview with Prof. Mark Elchardus of the Free Univ. of Brussels: "At the Brussels secondary schools, almost every second student is a Muslim."Peres Honors Belgians Who Saved Jews During the HolocaustPresident Shimon Peres kicks off a European tour with a homage to 22 Belgians honored for saving Jews during the Holocaust. ADL: Belgian Nazi Parade Makes Mockery of HolocaustADL expressed outrage that participants in UNESCO-affiliated festival dressed as Nazis and paraded through the streets of Belgium. Belgian City Parade to Feature Nazis Holding Zyklon B CanistersA parade in the Belgian city of Aalst is expected to feature participants dressed as Nazi SS officers holding canisters of Zyklon B gas. Suspected Car Bomb Near US Embassy in BrusselsA suspected attempt at a car bombing near the US Embassy and Belgian Defense Ministry in Brussels led police to evacuate the area Wednesday.Brussels Confesses Deporting Jews to Death CampsBrussels officially recognized Sunday its complicity in the deportation of thousands of Jews to Nazi death camps during World War II. Antwerp Jews Stage Massive Emergency Attack DrillAn emergency bomb drill was held at a Jewish school in Antwerp, designed to prepare the city for a potential attack. University Recognition of BDS Creating FearA Brussels university accepts the anti-Israel boycott movement as an official student group, raising fears for young Belgian Jews. Belgium: Islamist Radical Charged with Stoking HatredBelgian prosecutors charge Islamist radical Fouad Belkacem with stoking hatred and provoking riots over arrest of Muslim woman. Belgium Leader Retracts ‘Ghetto'-Security Fence ComparisonThe prime minister of the Flanders region of Belgium retracts his comparison of the security fence with the ghettos during World War II. Jews Lash Out Against Recognition of BDS as Student ForumJewish leaders denounced the Free University of Brussels for recognizing BDS as a legitimate student forum.Europe's Jews Condemn Anti-Semitism in BelgiumEuropean Jewish Parliament and European Jewish Union strongly condemn anti-Semitic incident on a Belgium train. Belgian Doctor Suspended For Verbally Attacking Jewish ColleagueA Belgian doctor has been suspended for verbally attacking a Jewish college with anti-Semitic and racist slogans. Belgium: Imam Killed in Firebomb Attack on Mosque47-year-old Imam dies from injuries sustained in a firebomb on a mosque in a Muslim area of Brussels. Belgian Spree Killer Committed SuicideA spree killer who killed 4 and injured 120 in a handgun and grenade rampage in Liege turned his gun on himself earlier this week.Belgian Grenade Attack Kills 4, Wounds 64A lone man threw several grenades into a busy Belgium crossroads on Tuesday; attacker killed at the scene. Belgium's New Prime Minister is Not a Friend of IsraelElio Di Rupo who rose from abject poverty is Belgium's new prime minister. This is not good news for Israel.Belgium's Caretaker Government Achieves Temporary PermanenceDespair has gripped Belgium that has gone 13 months without a real government since the elections.Belgian Anti-Semitism Leads to More AliyahFigures show an increase of 63% in aliyah from Belgium to Israel in 2010. The reason: a rise in anti-Semitism. Belgium PM to Head EU, Lady Ashton to Replace SolanaThe European Union has elected its first full-time president, and a new foreign policy chief. Neither has extensive foreign policy experience. |
