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News and updates about Belgium

The European country overwhelmed by the tsunami of immigration

What does the Belgian case tell us? That we need to think carefully before allowing for millions of economic migrants to enter Europe.Op-ed.

The European country overwhelmed by the tsunami of immigration

Belgian soccer club facing sanctions for antisemitic chants

Club Brugge facing sanctions after its supporters allegedly made antisemitic chants during a recent game against Belgian rival Anderlecht.

Belgian soccer club facing sanctions for antisemitic chants

Danon condemns Belgium's labelling of Judea and Samaria products

Former Israeli Ambassador to the UN: All action that supports boycott of Israeli products will receive a harsh response.

Danon condemns Belgium's labelling of Judea and Samaria products

Belgium to label products from Judea and Samaria

'Decision to label products harms both Israelis and Palestinians,' Israel's Foreign Min. says. Dep. FM Roll cancels meetings with Belgians.

Belgium to label products from Judea and Samaria

Belgian Jews struggling in wake of ban on kosher slaughter

With community having to import meat from other countries, a kosher meat shortage is causing increasing hardships for Belgium's Jews.

Belgian Jews struggling in wake of ban on kosher slaughter

WJC slams EU court ruling upholding religious slaughter ban

EU Court of Justice ruling allows Belgium – and by extension other EU states – to ban religious ritual slaughter without pre-stunning.

WJC slams EU court ruling upholding religious slaughter ban

'Shechita ban sends message about how Jews are regarded'

Belgian Constitutional Court upholds regional ban on Jewish, Islamic ritual slaughter.

'Shechita ban sends message about how Jews are regarded'

Ten men to face trial in connection with 2016 Brussels attacks

Ten men accused of involvement in 2016 bomb attacks in Brussels will face trial, among them key suspect in 2015 ISIS Paris attacks.

Ten men to face trial in connection with 2016 Brussels attacks

Belgian Jews worried about security of community institutions

With the end of army protection, Belgian Jews worry that local police security will not be adequate to protect communal institutions.

Belgian Jews worried about security of community institutions

Belgium: 2 Jewish children die after being run over by truck

Sisters, ages 9 and 1, from hasidic community, killed while crossing the street in Antwerp, Belgium

Belgium: 2 Jewish children die after being run over by truck

Belgium: Town to rename square honoring Nazi collaborators

After controversy, Belgian town square to remove references to Latvian Nazi collaborators.

Belgium: Town to rename square honoring Nazi collaborators

Woman infected with 2 separate COVID variants dies in Belgium

Experts uncertain how co-infection impacts course of illness.

Woman infected with 2 separate COVID variants dies in Belgium

Belgian govt. to remove army protection from Jewish institutions

European Jewish Association alarmed by decision to remove army protection for Jewish institutions on September 1 despite high threat levels.

Belgian govt. to remove army protection from Jewish institutions

Antwerp mayor to haredim: You're triggering anti-Semitism

'If you want to spark wave of anti-Semitism, this is the way to go.' Mayor of Antwerp blasts violations of COVID rules in haredi areas.

Antwerp mayor to haredim: You're triggering anti-Semitism

Belgium: Anti-Semitism by key figure in Aalst carnival

COVID-19 comment spurs an anti-Semitism complaint filed against head of Belgium’s Jew-mocking Aalst carnival.

Belgium: Anti-Semitism by key figure in Aalst carnival

Antwerp offers COVID-19 tests to residents of Jewish areas

Antwerp invites residents of heavily Jewish neighborhoods for COVID-19 testing. 'There's a chance the British variant is going around.'

Antwerp offers COVID-19 tests to residents of Jewish areas

Belgium: Gazans filmed skating through Jewish area with PLO flag

'They're morons.' Gazan brothers skate through Jewish neighborhood in Antwerp on Shabbat with PLO flag, demand Jews say 'Free Palestine'.

Belgium: Gazans filmed skating through Jewish area with PLO flag

Young Israel slams EU court for upholding kosher slaughter ban

National Council of Young Israel blasts EU court which upheld Belgian ban on ritual slaughter: A blatant attack on religious freedom.

Young Israel slams EU court for upholding kosher slaughter ban

Foreign Ministry: A terrible message to Europe's Jews

Israeli Foreign Ministry says it will work to reverse the European court's ruling upholding ban on kosher slaughter in Belgium.

Foreign Ministry: A terrible message to Europe's Jews

'ECJ decision banning non-stun slaughter will be felt by Jews'

President of CER responds to European court's decision to uphold ban on non-stun slaughter in Belgian regions of Flanders and Wallonia.

'ECJ decision banning non-stun slaughter will be felt by Jews'

Belgian court strikes down synagogue ban

Federal court responding to petition by group of Belgian synagogues nullifies government closure orders on houses of worship.

Belgian court strikes down synagogue ban

Belgian court to rule on opening of synagogues

Court said earlier that the closure of places of worship was disproportionate and ordered the government to submit response by Sunday.

Belgian court to rule on opening of synagogues

4 passengers threaten to bomb Belgian train unless Jews get off

Passengers take control of intercom system on Belgian train, demanding 'cancer Jews' leave, threatening to blow up train if Jews remain.

4 passengers threaten to bomb Belgian train unless Jews get off

Watch: 4 arrested at Jewish engagement party in Antwerp

Antwerp police arrest four people during 'L'Chaim' at Jewish-owned jewelry store celebrating engagement

Watch: 4 arrested at Jewish engagement party in Antwerp

Belgium now flying COVID patients to Germany

With hospitals in the country reportedly reaching their limit, Belgium is now flying its COVID-19 patients to Germany.

Belgium now flying COVID patients to Germany

Antwerp's Jewish community to receive extra security

Belgian authorities announce additional security measures for Jewish community in Antwerp following terrorist attack in Vienna.

Antwerp's Jewish community to receive extra security

Belgium: Cartoon calls Jewish neighborhood ‘Coronavirus Village’

Belgian daily under fire anti-Semitic painting by artist who 'obsessively returns to Jews in his works.'

Belgium: Cartoon calls Jewish neighborhood ‘Coronavirus Village’

Belgium funds groups promising to stifle pro-Israel voices

Belgian government financing groups which promise to 'mitigate the influence of pro-Israel voices', watchdog group says.

Belgium funds groups promising to stifle pro-Israel voices

Belgium: Pro-Palestinian protesters chant about massacre of Jews

At least 100 people protesting Israel's sovereignty plan chant veiled threat to massacre Jews, citing ancient slaughter.

Belgium: Pro-Palestinian protesters chant about massacre of Jews

Belgian parliament passes anti-Israel resolution

Belgian parliament calls on EU to prepare list of ‘countermeasures’ against Israeli annexation.

Belgian parliament passes anti-Israel resolution

Belgian man gets 2 yrs in prison for threats to Jewish lawmaker

A criminal court in Brussels sentenced a man to two years in prison for emailing death threats to a Jewish city alderman.

Belgian man gets 2 yrs in prison for threats to Jewish lawmaker

'Jewish communities cannot rely on import of kosher meat'

Failure to overturn ban ritual slaughter sends message that Jews are not welcome, leading European rabbi says.

'Jewish communities cannot rely on import of kosher meat'

Belgian television series claims Israel 'massacred Palestinians'

Belgian Holocaust series claims Jews ‘massacred’ and ‘systematically’ displaced Palestinians, ignores historic truths.

Belgian television series claims Israel 'massacred Palestinians'

Belgium plans to end army protection for Antwerp synagogues

'The Jewish community needs more, not less protection,' Flemish Jewish organization says.

Belgium plans to end army protection for Antwerp synagogues

How can you explain Western Europe's suicide regarding COVID-19?

What is the explanation behind the Western European disaster in the management of Covid-19, as compared to Eastern Europe and Israel? Op-ed.

How can you explain Western Europe's suicide regarding COVID-19?

Belgian police charge 3 for Holocaust commemoration violations

'This was not an illegal party, participants followed social distancing guidelines,' city councilman says.

Belgian police charge 3 for Holocaust commemoration violations

European Commission blasts anti-Semitic Belgian parade

European Commission says anti-Semitic floats at Aalst parade are "incompatible" with EU values.

European Commission blasts anti-Semitic Belgian parade

Aalst carnival 'reminder of Europe's darker moments'

'Anti-Semitic tropes at Aalst carnival contribute to anti-Semitism in Europe,' Conference of European Rabbis leader says.

Aalst carnival 'reminder of Europe's darker moments'

Anti-Semitic Belgian carnival goes ahead

Parade in Aalst once again includes participants dressed in anti-Semitic costumes, with some dressed up as Nazi officers.

Anti-Semitic Belgian carnival goes ahead

Belgium won't allow anti-Israel activist to speak

Activist says Belgium rescinds invite after Israel pressure.

Belgium won't allow anti-Israel activist to speak

AJC calls on Belgium to stop anti-Semitic carnival in Aalst

AJC Transatlantic Institute calls to prohibit organizers of Aalst carnival from displaying anti-Semitic floats.

AJC calls on Belgium to stop anti-Semitic carnival in Aalst

Foreign Minister calls on Belgium to ban anti-Semitic carnival

Mayor of Aalst says Foreign Minister Yisrael Katz's call to ban carnival which displayed anti-Semitic float is "disproportional".

Foreign Minister calls on Belgium to ban anti-Semitic carnival

Belgian Jewish MP hit for lighting menorah near nativity scene

Orthodox Jewish lawmaker in Belgium comes under fire for lightning menorah in Parliament near nativity scene and Christmas tees.

Belgian Jewish MP hit for lighting menorah near nativity scene

PLO to Belgians: Recognize a Palestinian state

PLO leader Nabil Shaath meets Belgian delegation, asks that Belgium unilaterally recognize a Palestinian state.

PLO to Belgians: Recognize a Palestinian state

Belgian daily accuses Jewish lawmaker of spying for Israel

Editor of De Morgen newspaper claims Jewish lawmaker Michael Freilich of 'spying.'

Belgian daily accuses Jewish lawmaker of spying for Israel

'No place for anti-Semitism at UNESCO or in the world'

Israel's Foreign Ministry responds to decision to remove Belgian carnival from list of UNESCO events.

'No place for anti-Semitism at UNESCO or in the world'

UNESCO pulls anti-Semitic Belgian carnival from heritage list

UN’s culture committee withdraws annual Aalst carnival from its heritage list over persistent charges of anti-Semitism.

UNESCO pulls anti-Semitic Belgian carnival from heritage list

Holocaust museum cancels event honoring anti-Israel activist

Belgium's main Holocaust museum cancels award ceremony honoring anti-Israel activist who claimed Jews had 'vastly inflated' anti-Semitism.

Holocaust museum cancels event honoring anti-Israel activist

Belgium requests UNESCO delist parade where Jews were mocked

Belgium formally requests UN agency to remove Aalst Carnival, which features anti-Semitic float, from heritage list.

Belgium requests UNESCO delist parade where Jews were mocked

Game of Thrones star nixes appearance over anti-Semitic effigies

Carice van Houten cancels planned appearance on Belgian show over inclusion of mayor who backed anti-Semitic parade float.

Game of Thrones star nixes appearance over anti-Semitic effigies

EU Jewish leader slams mayor's defense of anti-Semitic float

'They jumped rather than wait to be pushed,' says EJA chief Rabbi Margolin after Belgian city removes itself from UNESCO list.

EU Jewish leader slams mayor's defense of anti-Semitic float

Belgian carnival drops UNESCO status over anti-Semitic float

Amid criticism of anti-Semitic float depicting hook-nosed Jews with bags of money, Belgian city pulls annual carnival from heritage list.

Belgian carnival drops UNESCO status over anti-Semitic float

Belgian officials boycott trade delegation to Israel

BDS movement scores victory in Belgium, with officials dropping out of delegation to Israel, accusing Israel of violating international law.

Belgian officials boycott trade delegation to Israel

Charges dropped against anti-Semitic Belgian soccer fans

Prosecutors in Belgium decide not to prosecute soccer supporters who sang at a match about burning Jews.

Charges dropped against anti-Semitic Belgian soccer fans

Will UNESCO remove Belgian carnival from its list of events?

UNESCO to vote on cutting ties with Belgian carnival where Jews were mocked.

Will UNESCO remove Belgian carnival from its list of events?

Belgian Jew launches Europe’s first mass-produced cannabis bread

Cannabread will be available for purchase in Carrefour supermarkets in Brussels and two other Belgian cities later in November.

Belgian Jew launches Europe’s first mass-produced cannabis bread

Belgium’s first female prime minister is Jewish

Sophie Wilmes, daughter of Holocaust survivor, becomes first woman and first Jew to be elected as Prime Minister of Belgium.

Belgium’s first female prime minister is Jewish

No malicious intent in anti-Semitic float, report says

Belgian parade’s Jewish float was anti-Semitic but not intentionally racist, government says.

No malicious intent in anti-Semitic float, report says

European Jews to UNESCO: Stop funding anti-Semitic carnival

Belgian carnival again under fire for anti-Semitic imagery. "Straight out of the Nazi playbook."

European Jews to UNESCO: Stop funding anti-Semitic carnival

Belgian parade organizers print anti-Semitic caricatures

Caricatures featuring Orthodox Jews with red, hooked noses and golden teeth printed on ribbons intended for participants in annual event.

Belgian parade organizers print anti-Semitic caricatures