Belgium

Greece Arrests Four Suspected Jihadists

At least four people arrested in Athens as part of a probe into a jihadist cell that was dismantled in Belgium.

European Jews in danger

Belgian Army Deployed to Defend Jews on Shabbat

Belgian chief rabbi slams call to arm Jews for self-defense as 'anarchy'; Mossad helps hunt at-large Belgian terror cell leader.

Belgium Deploys Troops Following Foiled Terror Plot

150 Belgian soldiers deployed in Antwerp, as police grill suspected Paris terror attack accomplices; Jewish community on edge.

Belgian Islamists Planned Attack against Police

Belgium on high alert, Jewish schools closed, as more details emerge of terror plot broken up in deadly police raid Thursday night.

Liberman Wonders 'When Will EU Condemn Belgium and France?'

FM cynically asks when EU, perennial critic of Israeli counter-terror, will slam Europeans for 'excessive force' and demand negotiations.

Belgian Terror Raid Puts Europe on High Alert

Belgians on high alert after a police raid shootout kills jihadists; anti-terror arrests continue in France and Germany.

Jewish Schools in Belgium Cancel Classes Amid Terror Alert

Jewish schools in Brussels and Antwerp cancel classes on Friday due to increased terror threats, local media reports.

Busted Belgium Terror Cell 'Received Instructions from ISIS'

Suspected terror cell that was the target of a raid in Belgium received instructions from ISIS, according to a counterterrorism official.

Video: What do Belgians Really Think about Jews?

Anti-Semitism is on the rise in Europe, and to gauge it Belgians on the street are asked their opinions of Jews - the results are shocking.

Europe fights back

3 Jihadis Reported Killed in Belgium Anti-Terror Raid

Residents report gunfire and blasts in Verviers; Other anti-terror raids reportedly underway across Belgium, including in Brussels.

Kosher Store Terrorist Bought Weapons from Belgium - Report

AK-47s, rocket launchers and other guns all sourced from Belgian criminal underworld; 'scared' gun-trafficker surrenders to police.

Belgium Won't Ban Kosher Slaughter, Says Minister

Belgium’s Minister for Animal Welfare advises a European Jewish group that kosher slaughter will not be banned in the country.

Hostage Crisis in Belgium Resolved Quickly

Second hostage crisis of the day resolved: Four armed men entered apartment building taking one hostage. Police quickly dealt with incident.

Belgian Lawmakers Planning to Recognize 'Palestine'

Belgian legislators are working on a resolution to recognize a Palestinian state, following suit with several other European countries.

Antwerp Stabbing 'Not Surprising', Says WZO Official

Yaakov Hagoel of the World Zionist Organization warns of increased anti-Semitism throughout Europe.

Tibi Urges Belgian Parliament to Sanction Israel

Radical Arab MK pushes for 'Palestine' recognition in London last month, now in Belgium he agitates against 'racist extremist Israel.'

Anti-Semitic Muslim Preacher Banned from Entering Belgium

Kuwaiti Muslim Brotherhood leader had called for Muslim women to 'suckle their babies on the hatred of the sons of Zion,' during Gaza war.

BDS Group Protests Palestinian-Israeli Film Festival

Why can't we just all get along? BDS group cries 'occupation' over festival celebrating good relationship between Israelis, Palestinians.

Belgian University Pits 'Little Palestinians' Against 'Mean Jew'

Belgian university issues apology after philosophy and literature departments plan blatantly anti-Semitic game for orientation.

BDS fail

Financial Giant SWIFT Rejects Israel Sanctions Call

Belgium-based financial transfer services giant 'regrets' international pressure put on it to boycott Israel, refuses to do so.

Belgium Tries 46 Muslims for Jihad Propaganda

Founder and members of Sharia4Belgium, which urged Muslims to leave for jihad in Syria, put on trial for being part of terror organization.

European Commission: No Threat to Our HQ from Islamists

Rumors of a 'specific threat' to EU Commission headquarters in Brussels denied Sunday, amidst security concerns over Islamist extremism.

Belgian Crackdown Prevents Several Terror Attacks

400 Belgians have joined jihad and 90 have returned; report reveals many being arrested before carrying out attacks.

Arutz Sheva Exclusive

'No Doubt' that Belgian Synagogue Fire was Anti-Semitism

WZO's Ya'akov Hagoel tells Arutz Sheva synagogue was targeted by arsonists before, rejects officials claiming 'criminal' act.

Belgian Synagogue Set on Fire in 'Criminal' Attack

Amid a wave of anti-Semitism in Europe, and just four months since deadly Brussels shooting, attackers set fire to a synagogue.

Brussels Jewish Museum Suspect in Custody for 3 Months

Alleged shooter, Mehdi Nemmouche, to remain in custody for three more months as trial over museum attack drags.

Watch: Wounded Hero Saved Wife and Son from Shrapnel

Immigrant from Belgium recounts how he was seriously wounded by Hamas mortar shrapnel; saved family because 'nothing else matters.'

Syrian Man Arrested in Belgium Over Terror Links

Man 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 Murder

French Islamist Mehdi Nemmouche charged with 'murder in a terrorist context' after extradition from France.

France Finally Hands Over Brussels Jewish Museum Attack Suspect

Mehdi Nemmouche will be interrogated by Belgian authorities over deadly shooting; has remained largely silent during questioning.

Interfaith Rally in Brussels For Return of Kidnapped Teens

Outpouring 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 Trial

Belgian 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 Life

After French Win, Far-Right Marine Le Pen Seeks Power in Belgium

Europe 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 Shooting

Raphael 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 Arrested

A 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 Belgium

Ad 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 Burial

Tel Aviv natives Emmanuel and Miriam Riva, hy"d, to be buried Tuesday evening.

Israeli, European Victims of Belgium Attack Identified

Tel 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 Elections

Authorities 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 Shooter

Suspect still not apprehended in 'premeditated' Brussels attack as grisly details about the shooting rampage surface.

Belgian Jews Blame Rampant Anti-Semitism for Shooting Attack

Is Anti-Semitism becoming a distinctly European phenomenon? Locals say yes - and so does the ADL.

'Climate of hate'

Suspect Arrested in Brussels Shooting Attack

Gunman 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 Rally

Far-right groups converge on Brussels for event featuring anti-Semitic French comedian Dieudonne despite official ban.

Belgium Bans 'Anti-Semitic Hatefest' Featuring Dieudonne

Anti-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 Prisoner

Belgian supermarket chain pulls children's costume after complaints by Jewish shoppers, claims unaware of context.

Belgium Upgrades PA's Diplomatic Status

Belgium 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 Leaders

Legislation 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 Charges

A 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 Kippur

The 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 Abdicates

Crown Prince Philippe was sworn as the King of Belgium on Sunday after his 79-year-old father abdicated the throne.