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.
A criminal court in Brussels sentenced a man to two years in prison for emailing death threats to a Jewish city alderman.
Failure to overturn ban ritual slaughter sends message that Jews are not welcome, leading European rabbi says.
Belgian Holocaust series claims Jews ‘massacred’ and ‘systematically’ displaced Palestinians, ignores historic truths.
'The Jewish community needs more, not less protection,' Flemish Jewish organization says.
What is the explanation behind the Western European disaster in the management of Covid-19, as compared to Eastern Europe and Israel? Op-ed.
'This was not an illegal party, participants followed social distancing guidelines,' city councilman says.
European Commission says anti-Semitic floats at Aalst parade are "incompatible" with EU values.
Parade in Aalst once again includes participants dressed in anti-Semitic costumes, with some dressed up as Nazi officers.
'Anti-Semitic tropes at Aalst carnival contribute to anti-Semitism in Europe,' Conference of European Rabbis leader says.
Activist says Belgium rescinds invite after Israel pressure.
Mayor of Aalst says Foreign Minister Yisrael Katz's call to ban carnival which displayed anti-Semitic float is "disproportional".
AJC Transatlantic Institute calls to prohibit organizers of Aalst carnival from displaying anti-Semitic floats.
Orthodox Jewish lawmaker in Belgium comes under fire for lightning menorah in Parliament near nativity scene and Christmas tees.
PLO leader Nabil Shaath meets Belgian delegation, asks that Belgium unilaterally recognize a Palestinian state.
Editor of De Morgen newspaper claims Jewish lawmaker Michael Freilich of 'spying.'
Israel's Foreign Ministry responds to decision to remove Belgian carnival from list of UNESCO events.
UN’s culture committee withdraws annual Aalst carnival from its heritage list over persistent charges of anti-Semitism.
Belgium's main Holocaust museum cancels award ceremony honoring anti-Israel activist who claimed Jews had 'vastly inflated' anti-Semitism.
Belgium formally requests UN agency to remove Aalst Carnival, which features anti-Semitic float, from heritage list.
Carice van Houten cancels planned appearance on Belgian show over inclusion of mayor who backed anti-Semitic parade float.
'They jumped rather than wait to be pushed,' says EJA chief Rabbi Margolin after Belgian city removes itself from UNESCO list.
Amid criticism of anti-Semitic float depicting hook-nosed Jews with bags of money, Belgian city pulls annual carnival from heritage list.
BDS movement scores victory in Belgium, with officials dropping out of delegation to Israel, accusing Israel of violating international law.
Prosecutors in Belgium decide not to prosecute soccer supporters who sang at a match about burning Jews.
UNESCO to vote on cutting ties with Belgian carnival where Jews were mocked.
Cannabread will be available for purchase in Carrefour supermarkets in Brussels and two other Belgian cities later in November.
Sophie Wilmes, daughter of Holocaust survivor, becomes first woman and first Jew to be elected as Prime Minister of Belgium.
Belgian parade’s Jewish float was anti-Semitic but not intentionally racist, government says.
Belgian carnival again under fire for anti-Semitic imagery. "Straight out of the Nazi playbook."
Caricatures featuring Orthodox Jews with red, hooked noses and golden teeth printed on ribbons intended for participants in annual event.
Police arrest man who shouted about Allah and asked if people were Jewish while brandishing a knife.
Jewish leaders in Belgium fear that anti-Semitism is becoming mainstream, as anti-Jewish stereotypes gain acceptance.
International Legal Forum, faith-based organizations, appeal to European court to cancel Belgian ban on kosher slaughter.
Belgian university draws criticism for using hooked nose gesture as sign for 'Jew'.
Jewish Agency urges Belgian province to reverse its ban on traditional forms of slaughter. 'This is a violation of religious freedom.'
Belgium's Chief Rabbi tells Arutz Sheva about the fight against law prohibiting kosher slaughter in two of the country's three provinces.
Law requiring animals to receive electric shock before slaughter goes into effect in Wallonia. Conference of European Rabbis concerned.
Jenny Aharon: 'Belgian government not only violates own laws on anti-Semitism, also violates EU core objectives.'
Six European Jewish groups send letter to editor of De Morgen newspaper, ask him to retract article saying Jews have "ugly noses".
De Morgen newspaper removes reference to Jews as land thieves with "ugly noses" following uproar.
In unusual move, Israeli embassy condemns local daily for printing, defending op-ed portraying Jews as land thieves with ugly noses.
Editor of left-wing Belgian paper denies column which accused Israel of mass-murder and claimed Jews have 'ugly noses' is anti-Semitic.
Dutch paper slammed for publishing interview with author who said Jews have ugly noses.
Belgian columnist Dimitri Verhulst writes of Jews’ ‘ugly noses’ in an article attacking Israel, says Jews ‘unjustly’ accuse him of racism.
Belgian counter-terror police arrest man for plotting to attack US embassy in Belgium.
The children's jihadist parents met their deaths in ISIS battles which culminated in the Islamic State's defeat in March 2019.
Wiesenthal Centre 'appalled at court endorsement of anti-Semitism by default,' after 5 years of 'procrastination.'
Belgian prosecutors drop case against cafe owner who welcomed dogs, but not Jews.
Belgian party supporting ban on kosher slaughter wins 15% of national vote.
Michael Freilich of Antwerp: I will be the representative of everyone - even those who did not vote for me.
Co-secretary of BDS Belgium, Simon Moutquin, placed on Ecolo party's federal elections ticket.
Belgian authorities transfer French jihadist Nemmouche to Paris for questioning.
Austrian delegation at UN organization takes Belgian town to task for anti-Semitic parade display.
Co-Chairwoman Nadia Matar: 'To my fellow Jews still living in Belgium, being myself a Belgian, it is time to come home.'
“I think the people who are offended are living in the past, of the Holocaust, but this was about the present."
French Muslim who murdered four at Brussels Jewish museum after returning to Europe from Syria found guilty by Belgian court.
Mayor of Aalst, where annual parade featured puppets of Jews and a rat, says carnival participants had no sinister intentions.
UNESCO condemns the racist and anti-Semitic puppets displayed at Aalst, Belgium, carnival.