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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

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

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'

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

Has anti-Semitism has gone mainstream in Belgium?

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.

Jewish organizations appeal: Repeal 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'.

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

'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.'

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

'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.

'They are violating the religious rights of Belgian Jews'

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.

Belgian ban on kosher slaughter goes into effect

Belgium:

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.'

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

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".

Jewish groups protest Belgian newspaper's anti-Semitic article

Have you heard? Jews have hooked noses in Belgium

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.

Belgian newspaper corrects anti-Semitic op-ed

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.

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

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.

Belgian editor defends column saying Jews have ‘ugly noses’

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

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

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

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.

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

Plot to attack US embassy in Brussels foiled

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

Plot to attack US embassy in Brussels foiled

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.

Belgium brings six ISIS orphans home

Belgian ruling 'way beyond justice denied'

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

Belgian ruling 'way beyond justice denied'

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

The first haredi in the Belgian parliament

Promoter of Israel boycott set to enter Belgian parliament

Co-secretary of BDS Belgium, Simon Moutquin, placed on Ecolo party's federal elections ticket.

Promoter of Israel boycott set to enter Belgian parliament

Belgium museum killer in France over 2013 Syria kidnappings

Belgian authorities transfer French jihadist Nemmouche to Paris for questioning.

Belgium museum killer in France over 2013 Syria kidnappings

Migration shock

Migration shock

At UNESCO, Austria slams anti-Semitic Belgian carnival display

Austrian delegation at UN organization takes Belgian town to task for anti-Semitic parade display.

At UNESCO, Austria slams anti-Semitic Belgian carnival display

Sovereignty Movement:

'Same anti-Semitism we saw in Belgium we see daily in PA'

Co-Chairwoman Nadia Matar: 'To my fellow Jews still living in Belgium, being myself a Belgian, it is time to come home.'

'Same anti-Semitism we saw in Belgium we see daily in PA'

Belgian carnival float co-creator: 'No regrets'

“I think the people who are offended are living in the past, of the Holocaust, but this was about the present."

Belgian carnival float co-creator: 'No regrets'

Belgium: French jihadi convicted of murdering 4 in Jewish museum

French Muslim who murdered four at Brussels Jewish museum after returning to Europe from Syria found guilty by Belgian court.

Belgium: French jihadi convicted of murdering 4 in Jewish museum

Belgian mayor defends anti-Semitic carnival float

Mayor of Aalst, where annual parade featured puppets of Jews and a rat, says carnival participants had no sinister intentions.

Belgian mayor defends anti-Semitic carnival float

UNESCO: Carnival caricatures 'go against' our values

UNESCO condemns the racist and anti-Semitic puppets displayed at Aalst, Belgium, carnival.

UNESCO: Carnival caricatures 'go against' our values






























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