Belgium
'It's our right to live freely as Jews': Belgian Jewish leader on circumcision bans - interview
The conversation came amid rumours that Belgium may look to ban circumcision, which reignited after a public argument between the US ambassador to Belgium, Bill White, and Deputy PM Maxime Prévot.
Brussels Airlines unveils new plane entirely paying tribute to Belgian Tintin
US ambassador demands that Belgium drop ‘ridiculous and antisemitic’ investigation of mohels
Greece detains Samidoun Europe leader Mohammed Khatib, set to deport him from Crete
Anti-Israel LFI politician Rima Hassan named as Brussels Free U class patron
The ULB rector acknowledged that the decision to honor Hassan has sparked a "great deal of emotion, reactions, and even insults and threats."
'Recognizing a state, not a government': Belgium's deputy PM urges Palestinian state recognition
“Aren't we united with Europe in opposing what President Vladimir Putin is doing? But that doesn't mean we believe Russia has no right to exist,” he added.
Person stabbed after pro-Palestinian protest in Brussels, suspect arrested
There is conflicting information on if the attacker and victim were connected to the demonstration.
Belgian princess to resume Harvard studies despite Trump ban on foreign students
The future queen of Belgium is set to begin her second year of a two-year master's program in Public Policy at Harvard.
Belgium revokes refugee status of Samidoun head Mohammed Khatib
Samidoun itself released a statement on Thursday confirming the news, and informing of Khatib's intention to appeal the decision to the Council for Asylum and Immigration Proceedings.
Belgian prosecutor refers case of two IDF soldiers to ICC following Tomorrowland arrest
Hind Rajab accused the soldiers of participating in “the systematic destruction of civilian infrastructure in Gaza and in carrying out mass atrocities against the Palestinian population.”
Belgian MP says Iran tried to kidnap her, use her as bargain chip in 'hostage diplomacy'
Darya Safai, a Belgian Iranian Member of the Belgian Parliament, announced that Iran was planning to kidnap her alongside other European MPs.
Samidoun, Muslim Brotherhood face potential ban in Belgium as PM unveils new bill
The bill would permit the prohibition and dissolution of all organizations that “pose a threat to national security or the foundations of the rule of law.”
'Fugitives evading justice': Hind Rajab urges arrest for IDF soldiers who fled to Netherlands
On Monday, two IDF soldiers were arrested and interrogated by Belgian authorities following a successful petition by HRF on Sunday.
Greece situation shows caution is important, shouldn't deny right to see the world - editorial
The images of 1,600 Israelis stranded off the Greek island of Syros were a reminder that Israeli tourists can face hostility simply for their passports.
