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.

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.

Watch: 4 arrested at Jewish engagement party in Antwerp

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

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.

Antwerp's Jewish community to receive extra security

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

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 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: 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.

Belgian parliament passes anti-Israel resolution

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

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.

'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.

Belgian television series claims Israel 'massacred Palestinians'

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

Belgium plans to end army protection for Antwerp synagogues

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

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.

Belgian police charge 3 for Holocaust commemoration violations

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

European Commission blasts anti-Semitic Belgian parade

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

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.

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.

Belgium won't allow anti-Israel activist to speak

Activist says Belgium rescinds invite after Israel pressure.

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.

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".

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.

PLO to Belgians: Recognize a Palestinian state

PLO leader Nabil Shaath meets Belgian delegation, asks that Belgium unilaterally 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.'

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

Will UNESCO remove Belgian carnival from its list of events?

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

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.

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.

No malicious intent in anti-Semitic float, report says

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

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.

Brussels: Knife-wielding man asks passersby if they are Jewish

Police arrest man who shouted about Allah and asked if people were Jewish while brandishing a knife.

Has anti-Semitism has gone mainstream in Belgium?

Jewish leaders in Belgium fear that anti-Semitism is becoming mainstream, as anti-Jewish stereotypes gain acceptance.

Jewish organizations appeal: Repeal ban on kosher slaughter

International Legal Forum, faith-based organizations, appeal to European court to cancel Belgian ban on kosher slaughter.

University uses hook nose gesture for ‘Jew’ in sign language

Belgian university draws criticism for using hooked nose gesture as sign for 'Jew'.

'Shechita ban could be part of creeping expulsion of Jews'

Jewish Agency urges Belgian province to reverse its ban on traditional forms of slaughter. 'This is a violation of religious freedom.'

'They are violating the religious rights of Belgian Jews'

Belgium's Chief Rabbi tells Arutz Sheva about the fight against law prohibiting kosher slaughter in two of the country's three provinces.

Belgian ban on kosher slaughter goes into effect

Law requiring animals to receive electric shock before slaughter goes into effect in Wallonia. Conference of European Rabbis concerned.

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EU-Israel affairs advisor: 'They're testing our limits'

Jenny Aharon: 'Belgian government not only violates own laws on anti-Semitism, also violates EU core objectives.'

Have you heard? Jews have hooked noses in Belgium

Belgian newspaper corrects anti-Semitic op-ed

De Morgen newspaper removes reference to Jews as land thieves with "ugly noses" following uproar.

Jewish groups protest Belgian newspaper's anti-Semitic article

Six European Jewish groups send letter to editor of De Morgen newspaper, ask him to retract article saying Jews have "ugly noses".

Israel condemns Belgian paper’s defense of 'ugly noses' op-ed

In unusual move, Israeli embassy condemns local daily for printing, defending op-ed portraying Jews as land thieves with ugly noses.

Belgian editor defends column saying Jews have ‘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.

'No reason' to delete anti-Semitic interview, Dutch daily says

Dutch paper slammed for publishing interview with author who said Jews have ugly noses.

Belgian columnist: ‘There is no promised land, only stolen land’

Belgian columnist Dimitri Verhulst writes of Jews’ ‘ugly noses’ in an article attacking Israel, says Jews ‘unjustly’ accuse him of racism.

Plot to attack US embassy in Brussels foiled

Belgian counter-terror police arrest man for plotting to attack US embassy in Belgium.

Belgium brings six ISIS orphans home

The children's jihadist parents met their deaths in ISIS battles which culminated in the Islamic State's defeat in March 2019.

Belgian ruling 'way beyond justice denied'

Wiesenthal Centre 'appalled at court endorsement of anti-Semitism by default,' after 5 years of 'procrastination.'

In Belgium, the fight against anti-Semitism is only rhetorical

Belgian prosecutors drop case against cafe owner who welcomed dogs, but not Jews.

Belgian far-right party triples voter share, becomes 2nd largest

Belgian party supporting ban on kosher slaughter wins 15% of national vote.

The first haredi in the Belgian parliament

Michael Freilich of Antwerp: I will be the representative of everyone - even those who did not vote for me.