Belgium
Several people killed in fire at Antwerp apartment block, say Belgian police
The 10-floor building was home to more than 200 people, the police said.
The real threat behind Europe’s crackdown on brit milah - opinion
To save brit milah, it's time to end a controversial circumcision practice - opinion
Belgium's ban on ritual circumcision is the same as making Jews second-class citizens - editorial
Belgium’s prosecution of circumcision is antisemitic, Jewish leaders say
Jewish leaders said that prosecuting mohels was “antisemitic in nature, reminiscent of efforts taken in Europe against Jewish practice prior to the Second World War.”
Jewish community was top target of extremist threats in Belgium in 2025
Belgium’s threat analysis body said Islamist extremism remained the largest threat category, while Jewish groups were the most common target in 2025.
Delegitimization in action: EU’s distorted narrative on settler violence - comment
Europe can criticize Israel, just as Israel can criticize Europe. But when that criticism crosses the line into moral distortion, it loses credibility.
Hamas’s grip on Gaza weakens as the people rise against their oppressors - opinion
Analysts believe Hamas may now be facing its most serious internal challenge since taking control of Gaza nearly two decades ago.
Belgium indicts two mohels, citing sufficient evidence of 'bodily harm with premeditation'
The two men involved will appear before the pre-trial chamber on 18 June, behind closed doors. The pre-trial chamber will then decide whether to refer the case to the criminal court.
Brussels church apologizes for 1370 blood libel, removes antisemitic stained glass window
In an event on Wednesday last week, Archbishop Luc Terlinden and Brussels Chief Rabbi Albert Guigui, unveiled a plaque in the Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula recognizing the antisemitism.
Chikli urges Jewish students to leave Belgian universities over Albanese honorary degree
The Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism Ministry published a brief that examined Albanese's conduct, calling it "fundamentally incompatible" with the responsibilities of her role.
Belgian authorities arrest two Ashab al-Yamin-linked minors for suspected antisemitic Antwerp arson
Ashab al-Yamin claimed responsibility for the incident, claiming that such attacks will continue until "the blood of Palestinians, Lebanese, and all Muslims" is avenged.
First cohort of Belgian soldiers take up position outside Jewish sites as security bolstered
The move follows an explosion this month at a synagogue in Liege, an arson attack on a synagogue in Rotterdam, and an explosion at a Jewish school in Amsterdam.
Belgium deploys military personnel to protect Jewish communities amid rising antisemitic threat
The move comes one week after an Islamic Resistance-aligned terror group carried out an attack on a Liège synagogue, prompting several Belgian politicians to call for increased protection of Jews.
