Michael Freilich

Belgian prime minister's pledge to Jewish leaders

At a joint meeting the prime minister confirmed he will deliver the main speech at the annual memorial for the deportation of Jews during the Holocaust, to be held in Antwerp on May 6.

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EJA condemns Belgium's "distorted and flawed moral compass"

European Jewish Association criticizes investigation as politically driven, warning it legitimizes extremists and undermines democratic values.

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Belgian PM answers reporter who accused Israel of genocide

Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever did not stand by when a reporter claimed that Israel was committing 'genocide.' 'That's normally something for the International Criminal Court to decide.'

Belgian MP to serve as envoy in leading Jewish organization

European Jewish Association announces appointment of Belgian MP Michael Freilich as diplomatic envoy.

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.

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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.

'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.'

Belgian MP rebukes minister for Nazi comparison

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

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.

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.