Belgian court acquits antisemitic columnist
A Ghent court has ruled that Herman Brusselmans did not cross criminal boundaries with his comments against Jews and the war in Gaza.
A Ghent court has ruled that Herman Brusselmans did not cross criminal boundaries with his comments against Jews and the war in Gaza.
According to the coalition agreements, Belgium will impose sanctions against Palestinian Arab incitement, support the fight against the Iranian nuclear program, and work to stop Hamas funding within its territory.
Due to concrete warnings and following the instruction of the security authorities, Minister of Diaspora Affairs Amichai Chikli had to cancel his visit to the European Parliament in Brussels.
Belgium’s railway should apologize but not pay for sending Jews to Nazi death camps, government panel concludes.
Two schools in Anderlecht say they will not participate in the ceremony for Belgian Holocaust victims because they do not wish to impose discussion of the Holocaust on children given the situation in the Middle East.
Michael Freilich, haredi member of the Belgian parliament and a member of the Antwerp City Council, appointed as diplomatic envoy of European Jewish Association (EJA) for issues of antisemitism and Holocaust remembrance.
Footage with the hashtag '#FreePalestine' shows youth violently assaulting a young religious Jew in the streets of Antwerp.
Israel's President Isaac Herzog receives diplomatic credentials of new ambassadors from Belgium, Slovakia, Switzerland, Sweden, and Papua New Guinea.
Leon de Winter: "Hamas wanted to convince young people that the massacre of Jews was not a crime, but a consecration of the Prophet and that robbery and rape were permitted means of struggle." Op-ed.
European Jewish Association comments on Humo magazine's decision to remove author Herman Brusselmans' antisemitic article inciting to murder of Jews, promises lawsuit will continue 'until justice is properly and meaningfully served.'
A popular Belgian author wrote he wanted to ‘ram a sharp knife’ through every Jew he meets. He says it was satire.
The Israeli U-17 ultimate frisbee team was banned from the European Youth Ultimate Championships in Belgium after the venue where they were scheduled to play was vandalized with anti-Israel graffiti.
Belgium Prime Minister Alexander De Croo announces his resignation after right-wing parties achieve success in both local elections as well as the elections for the European Parliament.
Signs for Jewish MP Michael Freilich were defaced by unknown suspects. The pro-Israel candidate has been subjected to rampant incitement by anti-Israel elements as elections approach.
French prosecutors say three suspects in last week's defacement of the Paris Holocaust memorial were tracked across the border into Belgium.
Israeli Embassy in Belgium files complaint with the Mayor of the city of Bruges, demands the suspect in the attack of 64-year-old Israeli Amnon Ohana be brought to justice.
The assailants noticed Amnon Ohana, 64, and his daughter Shira, 29, removing an anti-Israel sticker and attacked the two.
The boat did not stop after hitting Ella Adler, granddaughter of the US ambassador to Belgium, and a $20,000 reward was offered for info which led to the arrest of a suspect.
Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo calls for coordinated action within the European Union to impose trade sanctions on Israel, particularly on products originating from “settlements”.
When I defined Belgium as “Europe's first Muslim state” a year ago, it was not hyperbole. Opinion.
'Iran's direct missile attack removed any doubt about its intentions, even for the last of the skeptics, the masks are off,' Diaspora Minister, Amichai Chikli, says at NatCon in Brussels.'
Salem Alatrash, brother of kidnapped soldier Mohammed Alatrash, meets Belgian Foreign Min., urges her to push for hostages' release.
Jewish MP Michael Freilich had a response ready when anti-Israel demonstrators disrupted the Belgian Parliament and threw flyers at the MPs while chanting 'stop the genocide.'
Police in Belgium arrest an adult and three underage individuals suspected of plotting an attack against a concert hall in Brussels.
Belgian MP Michael Freilich denounced a minister in his government for comparing Israel to Nazi Germany.
Maram Stern, executive vice president of World Jewish Congress, warns of the detrimental effects of ruling on religious freedoms for Jewish and Muslim communities.
Decision to uphold Belgium shechita ban raises serious question regarding whether Jews have a future in Europe, European Jewish Congress says.
The Belgian Justice Minister has confirmed that Hamas is allowed to operate in Belgium under the guise of organizations that do not directly expose its involvement.
Salah Abdeslam, who was sentenced to life in jail over 2015 Paris attacks, removed from his Belgian prison cell and transferred back to France.
Maccabi Haifa to play Belgian soccer club in front of empty stadium due to safety concerns amid Israel-Hamas war.
Belgian police stop bus coming from France after a passenger reports hearing a conversation about a possible attack.
Belgian Prime Minister announces that “extremist settlers” will be barred entry, one day after US announced similar sanctions.
Netanyahu and FM Cohen criticize Belgian and Spanish Prime Ministers who levelled accusations at Israel hours before hostage release.
Security increased at Belgian Jewish institutions after unknown vandals steal Stars of David from Jewish graves in city of Charleroi.
Turning a blind eye to Hamas’ crimes is disregarding Israel's right to defend itself against a terrorist organization worse than ISIS.
Palestinian Arab asylum seeker arrested in Brussels after allegedly talking about planning a suicide attack.
Four teens with Islamist ideologies allegedly planned to set off a car bomb outside the embassy after murdering police officers.
Suspect is of Tunisian descent and was in Belgium illegally, sources say.
Man shouts 'Allahu Akbar' while opening fire on tourists in Belgian capital. Suspect still at large.
The regime uses a wide variety of means to try and silence critics even outside its borders.
The lawsuit comes after the two exchanged tweets regarding Belgium's relationship with Iran.
Men found guilty of involvement in 2016 Islamist bombings in Brussels handed sentences ranging from 20 years to life in jail.
Belgian Member of Parliament Michael Freilich criticizes Belgian government over its failure to condemn PA chairman's antisemitic speech.
Belgian Minister Caroline Gennez claimed during an interview that "entire Palestinian villages are being wiped off the map by Israelis."
A group of Islamic students surround a younger white boy and force him to kneel and kiss their feet. A symptom of the era? Who cares? Op-ed.
Belgian court convicts six men of murder and two of terrorism charges in connection with 2016 bombings in Brussels.
A couple visiting Israel from Belgium were arrested with hundreds of packages of cigarettes and 1400 units of vaporizing tobacco.
Minister Gallant will meet with local Jewish communities and European counterparts and will attend the Le Bourget Airshow in France.
Latest anti-Jewish incident leads Belgian Jewish community org to wonder why government has not come up with plan to combat antisemitism.
Prime Minister Alexander De Croo praises Belgian Jewish community as a religious and cultural 'cornerstone of our society.'
Europe trampled the biological and cultural laws of the birth, decline and death of a civilization, celebrating its own euthanasia.Op-ed.
City council denounced for approving motion by far-left party to boycott Israel and all 'institutions that are complicit.'
Vacation ends in disaster as UK driver dies when minibus flips over in Antwerp, leaving 1 dead, 18 injured.
Islam is replacing both Christianity in Belgium and atheism in Sweden in a weakened West. Op-ed.
Far-right politician linked to youth chat groups containing antisemitic messages to stand trial for Holocaust denial weeks after resigning.
Israeli President to depart for Belgium tomorrow, meet with King before delivering keynote address to EU Parliament.
Migrants, after a victory for the country they came from, devastated the streets of the country that welcomed them. What lies ahead? Op-ed.
Street riots broke out in several cities after Morocco upset Belgium 2-0 at the World Cup.
Mechelen transit camp museum holds annual ceremony matching former inmates who perished with their photos to give them a face.
Describing the display as 'unworthy of being in parliament,' key Jewish org adds its voice to the list of those calling for its removal.