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Abbas admits anti-Israel blood libel 'baseless'
Palestinian Authority leader makes rare admission of Judaism's roots in Land of Israel.

Jews protest Antwerp refusal to honor Holocaust victims
Jews from Brussels mounted demonstration against Antwerp - and its local Jewish community - for vetoing cobblestone memorial.

In the EU capital, churches are now restaurants

Amid 'exodus' from Brussels, my family sings a sad 'ma nishtana'
First person: Passover seder for Belgian Jews reveals the mass exodus Islamist terror is causing; 'my last seder as a European.'

Paris suspect charged over Brussels shootout
Salah Abdeslam charged with attempted murder over a deadly shootout with police in Brussels on March 15.

Brussels bomber planned to attack flight to Tel Aviv
One of the terrorists responsible for the Brussels airport bombing said plan was to hit checkout counters of flights headed to Israel.

Brussels terror cell initially targeted Euro 2016 tournament
'Mass terror attack' intended for Paris was 10-day soccer tournament, suspect reveals.

Watch: Brussels bombing fugitive's getaway revealed
Belgian prosecutors release CCTV footage of getaway route used by third terrorist from airport bombings, ask public for help.

Did soldiers guarding Brussels synagogues have no bullets?
Belgian government strongly denies claims hapless soldiers given rifles with no ammunition to guard local Jews from terrorist attacks.

Watch: Car attack targets Muslims in Brussels during protests
Driver runs down Muslim woman in Brussels, as hundreds protest Islamic terror following bombing attacks.

Paris terrorist planned 'same scenario' in Brussels
Salah Abdeslam, arrested last Friday days before Brussels bombing, reportedly planned to repeat Paris massacre in the Belgian capital.

Brussels airport bombers identified as brothers
Two suicide bombers had criminal but not terror records. Third still at large terrorist identified as being wanted ever since Paris attack.

Brussels rocked by twin terror attacks
Belgium was rocked this morning by a series of terror attacks in its capital. ILTV summarizes the tragic series of events.

UN: Brussels attacks are 'an attack on us all'
United Nations strongly condemns the terrorist bombings in Brussels which killed 34 people.

Survivors reveal gruesome horrors of Brussels bombings
Witnesses at airport describe bloody carnage and mangled limbs after twin blasts, and 'total panic everywhere.'

Defense Minister: This is World War III
Ya'alon says Brussels bombings part of total terror war, calls for free world to unite and win 'because we have no other choice.'

Brussels, Europe's jihadist breeding ground, now itself a target
Lethal attacks prove a very wide jihadist network is active in Belgium, and the terror den lies in Molenbeek.

Rivlin to Belgian King: We must unite against terror, not Islam
President Reuven Rivlin sent a condolence letter to Belgium's King Philippe: 'Sadly we, in Israel, are no strangers to the horror and grief'

ISIS strikes again
ISIS takes responsibility for Brussels slaughter
Islamic State terrorists claim bombings that left at least 34 murdered, adding to their high profile assaults in Europe.

Top Belgian rabbi: You can't run from terror
RCE head Rabbi Menachem Margolin tells Arutz Sheva about the impact of the lethal Brussels assault on the local Jewish community.

'Europe attacked Israel, ignored Islamic terror'
Science Minister Akunis responds to lethal Brussels assault, says many in Europe 'mocked those who warned' about Islamic terror.

Israeli wounded in Brussels airport attack
Israeli man from Jerusalem among victims of Brussels airport attack.

Watch: Broadcast from scene of Brussels airport attack
Two blasts went off at an airport in Brussels. At least 17 were killed and tens more wounded.

13 dead following suicide bombing at Brussels airport
Explosions were heard at airport in Brussels, reports indicate 13 killed, 35 injured. An Israeli is among the wounded victims.

Belgian PM: Anti-terror operation in Brussels continues
Belgian PM says police are continuing their anti-terror operation in Brussels after four officers were wounded in a raid on an apartment.

European nihilism opens the door and Islam steps in

Muslim biker gang planned Belgium New Year's attack
Official reveals suspects arrested ahead of attack on 'emblematic sites' are members of the Kamikaze Riders, inspired by ISIS.

Belgium arrests suspect in Paris attack
Belgian authorities search house in Brussels and detain suspect in connection with November 13 Paris attacks.

USA terror alert – this is not a test

'There is no future for Jews in Europe'
Brussels chief rabbi describes fear in the streets following terror attacks, says he understands why Jews leaving the EU in droves.

16 arrested in Belgium as lockdown continues
Belgian police arrest 16 suspects in raids across the country late. Capital Brussels to remain under lockdown on Monday.

Brussels under lockdown for second day over terror attack fears
Remaining suspect from Paris terror attacks believed to be in Belgium, could be wearing a suicide belt.

Brussels on lockdown for fear of 'Paris-style attack'
Prime Minister warns: 'several individuals with arms and explosives could launch an attack... perhaps even in several places.'

Family of terrorists light solidarity candles
Brother of suicide bomber and terrorist still at large seen lighting candle amid protest at terror hotbed of Brussels.

Belgium under fire for Paris attack blunders
Security sharply condemned for allowing jihadist hotbed near EU headquarters, letting terrorists run free - and not having Arabic speakers.

Police fail to catch key Paris suspect in Brussels raid
Belgian police crack down on Muslim neighborhood, but fail to nab terrorist who took part in Paris attack and fled.

EU Official Attacks Woman, Abuses Her as 'Dirty Jewess'
Witnesses at a cafe in Brussels say EU labor union head tried to choke woman while asserting 'Hitler should have exterminated all Jews.'

Jewish Kindergarten's Insurance Canceled Due to its 'High Risk'
Insurance company refuses to continue policy of European Jewish Kindergarten in Brussels, because of sweeping anti-Semitic attacks.

Belgium Remands Man Found With Chainsaw Near EU Parliament
Belgian judge orders 32-year-old Slovakian for another week, after he was found with a chainsaw and a gun outside EU Parliament.

Man with Chainsaw, Gun Arrested Outside EU Parliament
Unstable Slovakian man with gun and chainsaw in his possession arrested outside the EU Parliament in Brussels by Belgian police.

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.

Brussels Jewish Museum Shooter Remanded in Custody
Mehdi Nemmouche, suspected of killing four people at Brussels' Jewish Museum, remanded in custody for another three months.

EJC Demands Security after Jew Stabbed in Antwerp
'Jews in Europe have lost a normal sense of security that worsens with every attack on Jews and Jewish institutions,' says Jewish Congress.

Hareidi Man Stabbed in Antwerp
The man, reportedly a hassidic rabbi, was stabbed in the throat as he walked to shul and is in serious condition.

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.

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.

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.

'United Front' Against Anti-Semitism at Brussels Attack Memorial
Jewish, Muslim and European leaders mark 30 days since anti-Semitic terror attack at Jewish Museum; Jewish leaders urge action.

Brussels Museum Attack Victim Dies of Injuries
Young Belgian man who was badly hurt in the attack on the Jewish Museum in Brussels dies of his injuries.

Amsterdam to Up Jewish Security after Brussels Killings
Temporary measure to provide extra protection for Dutch Jewry follows recommendation from counter-terrorism agencies.

Court Defers Decision on Handover of Brussels Shooting Suspect
Legal team for Brussels shooting suspect Mehdi Nemmouche delays extradition decision in France as lengthy investigation continues.

France Sounds Alarm Over 'Made-in-France' Jihadists
French officials wake up to the dangerous role of foreign nationals in the Syrian Civil War, as trial of Brussels shooter continues.

Brussels Jews Report 'Great Relief' Ahead of Shavuot
Philip Markovich, President of Great Synagogue of Brussels, says terrorist's capture brought relief, security still high for Obama visit.

Jewish Agency Sends Delegation to Brussels in Show of Support
Sharansky lights memorial candle in Brussels, commits to help Jewish community continue normal life after shooting attack.

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 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.

Belgium Shooting Done By Hezbollah?
Belgium examining multiple theories - link to IDF withdrawal from Lebanon, 'copycat' attack, and point-blank anti-Semitism.

European Jewish Leaders Demand Permanent Security in Belgium
Ad hoc security detail after horrific shooting 'just is not enough,' local leaders warn.
