Belgium

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.

Under new government

Belgium adopting pro-Israel policy

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 threats:

Minister Amichai Chikli forced to cancel visit to EU Parliament

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.

Belgian gov't panel:

Deportation trains 'collective responsibility' of gov't & public

Belgium’s railway should apologize but not pay for sending Jews to Nazi death camps, government panel concludes.

Brussels:

Schools refuse to participate in Holocaust memorial event

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.

Belgian haredi MP appointed to new position

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.

Belgium:

Teens attack Jews to free Palestine

Footage with the hashtag '#FreePalestine' shows youth violently assaulting a young religious Jew in the streets of Antwerp.

Israeli President welcomes five new ambassadors to Israel

Israel's President Isaac Herzog receives diplomatic credentials of new ambassadors from Belgium, Slovakia, Switzerland, Sweden, and Papua New Guinea.

Banning Israelis:

Belgium has betrayed the Jews, but it is next

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.

EJA comments:

Removal of antisemitic article 'much too little, much too late'

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.'

Belgian author:

Gaza war makes me want to 'ram a sharp knife' into every Jew

A popular Belgian author wrote he wanted to ‘ram a sharp knife’ through every Jew he meets. He says it was satire.

After anti-Israel vandalism

Israeli youth team banned from sports competition

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.

Following election results:

Belgian Prime Minister announces resignation

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.

Belgium:

Jewish PM's campaign signs defaced with swastikas

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 police:

'Suspects in vandalism of Holocaust memorial fled to Belgium'

French prosecutors say three suspects in last week's defacement of the Paris Holocaust memorial were tracked across the border into Belgium.

After Israeli man assaulted:

Israeli Embassy in Belgium files complaint

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.

Watch:

Israeli father and daughter attacked in Belgium

The assailants noticed Amnon Ohana, 64, and his daughter Shira, 29, removing an anti-Israel sticker and attacked the two.

Reward for info on death of US ambassador's granddaughter

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.

Due to war in Gaza:

Belgian PM calls for sanctions on Israel

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”.

Hamas controls the streets of Europe

When I defined Belgium as “Europe's first Muslim state” a year ago, it was not hyperbole. Opinion.

Diaspora Min.:

Everyone has right to self-determination, except Jews

'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.'

'Free the girls first'

Brother of kidnapped soldier sends message to Belgian FM

Salem Alatrash, brother of kidnapped soldier Mohammed Alatrash, meets Belgian Foreign Min., urges her to push for hostages' release.

'Bring them home'

Belgian MP's response to anti-Israel disruption

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.'

Belgium:

Four arrested over planned terror attack in Brussels

Police in Belgium arrest an adult and three underage individuals suspected of plotting an attack against a concert hall in Brussels.

Belgian MP rebukes minister for Nazi comparison

Belgian MP Michael Freilich denounced a minister in his government for comparing Israel to Nazi Germany.

WJC denounces kosher slaughter ban in Belgium

Maram Stern, executive vice president of World Jewish Congress, warns of the detrimental effects of ruling on religious freedoms for Jewish and Muslim communities.

European Jewish Congress:

'Dismayed' by ECHR ruling to uphold shechita ban

Decision to uphold Belgium shechita ban raises serious question regarding whether Jews have a future in Europe, European Jewish Congress says.

Belgian minister confirms Hamas operates in Belgium

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.

Paris attacker transferred from Belgium to France

Salah Abdeslam, who was sentenced to life in jail over 2015 Paris attacks, removed from his Belgian prison cell and transferred back to France.

Due to safety concerns:

Israeli team to play Belgian team in empty stadium

Maccabi Haifa to play Belgian soccer club in front of empty stadium due to safety concerns amid Israel-Hamas war.

Belgium:

Police stop bus over 'terrorist' conversation

Belgian police stop bus coming from France after a passenger reports hearing a conversation about a possible attack.

After US sanctions:

Belgium announces ban on 'extremist settlers'

Belgian Prime Minister announces that “extremist settlers” will be barred entry, one day after US announced similar sanctions.

'Giving a tailwind to terror'

Belgian and Spanish ambassadors to be reprimanded

Netanyahu and FM Cohen criticize Belgian and Spanish Prime Ministers who levelled accusations at Israel hours before hostage release.

85 Jews graves vandalized in Belgian cemetery

Security increased at Belgian Jewish institutions after unknown vandals steal Stars of David from Jewish graves in city of Charleroi.

Minister of Foreign Affairs:

'Belgium turning a blind eye to Hamas’ crimes'

Turning a blind eye to Hamas’ crimes is disregarding Israel's right to defend itself against a terrorist organization worse than ISIS.

Belgium:

Palestinian Arab arrested for planning suicide attack

Palestinian Arab asylum seeker arrested in Brussels after allegedly talking about planning a suicide attack.

Report:

Terror attack against Israeli Embassy in Brussels foiled

Four teens with Islamist ideologies allegedly planned to set off a car bomb outside the embassy after murdering police officers.

Belgium: Police shoot man suspected of murdering two in Brussels

Suspect is of Tunisian descent and was in Belgium illegally, sources say.

2 killed in terrorist shooting in Brussels

Man shouts 'Allahu Akbar' while opening fire on tourists in Belgian capital. Suspect still at large.

Iranian activists face campaign of intimidation in Europe

The regime uses a wide variety of means to try and silence critics even outside its borders.

Iranian journalist sues Jewish Belgian politician

The lawsuit comes after the two exchanged tweets regarding Belgium's relationship with Iran.

Belgian court sentences 2016 Brussels terrorists

Men found guilty of involvement in 2016 Islamist bombings in Brussels handed sentences ranging from 20 years to life in jail.

Belgian MP blasts government's silence on Abbas' antisemitism

Belgian Member of Parliament Michael Freilich criticizes Belgian government over its failure to condemn PA chairman's antisemitic speech.

Following remarks by minister:

Israel summons Belgian ambassador for reprimand

Belgian Minister Caroline Gennez claimed during an interview that "entire Palestinian villages are being wiped off the map by Israelis."

Zelzate, there ends the white man's multicultural sob

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.

Seven years later:

Belgian court convicts Brussels terrorists

Belgian court convicts six men of murder and two of terrorism charges in connection with 2016 bombings in Brussels.

Belgian couple caught with 400,000 worth of smuggled tobacco

A couple visiting Israel from Belgium were arrested with hundreds of packages of cigarettes and 1400 units of vaporizing tobacco.

Defense Minister Gallant arrives in Belgium

Minister Gallant will meet with local Jewish communities and European counterparts and will attend the Le Bourget Airshow in France.

Brussels apartment building defaced with Nazi symbols

Latest anti-Jewish incident leads Belgian Jewish community org to wonder why government has not come up with plan to combat antisemitism.

Belgian PM inaugurates Antwerp’s great synagogue reopening

Prime Minister Alexander De Croo praises Belgian Jewish community as a religious and cultural 'cornerstone of our society.'

Op-Ed:

Belgium will be the first Muslim state in Europe

Europe trampled the biological and cultural laws of the birth, decline and death of a civilization, celebrating its own euthanasia.Op-ed.

Belgian city of Liège passes motion to boycott Israel

City council denounced for approving motion by far-left party to boycott Israel and all 'institutions that are complicit.'

Haredi man killed, 18 injured in Antwerp crash

Vacation ends in disaster as UK driver dies when minibus flips over in Antwerp, leaving 1 dead, 18 injured.

Replacement theory is alive in the Islamic takeover of Europe

Islam is replacing both Christianity in Belgium and atheism in Sweden in a weakened West. Op-ed.

Ex-Belgian MP to be tried for Holocaust denial

Far-right politician linked to youth chat groups containing antisemitic messages to stand trial for Holocaust denial weeks after resigning.

Herzog to address EU Parliament on Intl. Holocaust Rem. Day

Israeli President to depart for Belgium tomorrow, meet with King before delivering keynote address to EU Parliament.

Chaos on Europe's streets

Migrants, after a victory for the country they came from, devastated the streets of the country that welcomed them. What lies ahead? Op-ed.

Watch: Belgian fans set cars on fire after national team's loss

Street riots broke out in several cities after Morocco upset Belgium 2-0 at the World Cup.

Belgian Holocaust memorial adds 210 victims to ‘portrait wall’

Mechelen transit camp museum holds annual ceremony matching former inmates who perished with their photos to give them a face.

Belgium:

Main Jewish org slams pro-Palestinian parliamentary exhibit

Describing the display as 'unworthy of being in parliament,' key Jewish org adds its voice to the list of those calling for its removal.