Belgium
European data record over 10,000 excess deaths during record-breaking heatwave
The vast majority - more than 9,000 - were among people aged 65 and above, according to data published by EuroMOMO, a network backed by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control and WHO.
Spanish wildfires claim 13th victim as 93-year-old British woman dies of injuries
Several people killed in fire at Antwerp apartment block, say Belgian police
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
Protecting brit milah means separating the covenant from a risky practice that Jewish law does not require.
Belgium's ban on ritual circumcision is the same as making Jews second-class citizens - editorial
If Jews are being harassed in the street, synagogues are being attacked, and Israel is regularly delegitimized, then why do Jews want to live there?
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.
