Belgium

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.

Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism Minister Amichai Chikli attends a plenum session at the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem on December 24, 2025.
 Belgian police in Antwerp

Belgian authorities arrest two Ashab al-Yamin-linked minors for suspected antisemitic Antwerp arson

Belgian military personnel armed with FN SCAR assault rifles stand guard outside a synagogue in central Antwerp as part of Belgium's reinforced security measures established at Jewish schools and synagogues, on March 23, 2026.

First cohort of Belgian soldiers take up position outside Jewish sites as security bolstered

Police officers pictured during a joint demonstration in Brussels to denounce the federal government's 'unfair and inhumane' measures, on Thursday 12 March 2026.

Belgium deploys military personnel to protect Jewish communities amid rising antisemitic threat


Belgian state held accountable for colonial-era abduction of mixed-race children

The ruling overturned a 2021 one that had determined that the case was time-barred.

Belgian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Civil Services and State-owned companies, Petra De Sutter is sworn in by Belgian King Philippe at the Royal Palace in Brussels, Belgium October 1, 2020.

Israel National Team defeats Belgium 1-0, in first win of the campaign

Shua’s late strike lifts Ben Shimon & Co. to landmark Nations League conquest of Belgium

 ISRAEL TEAMMATES Daniel Peretz (left) and Raz Shlomo celebrate after the blue-and-white beat Belgium 1-0 late Sunday in Nations League action in Budapest.

Antwerp police arrest five, as fears of a 'Jew hunt' rise following calls to action on social media

After the Amsterdam pogrom, calls began to appear on social media for local youth to organize a jodenjacht (Jew hunt); five youths were administratively arrested and then released.

 Antwerp.

Skeleton made from bones of five people across 2,500 years found in Belgium

The tomb, known as "Tomb 26," was unearthed in the 1970s during excavations of a cemetery in Pommerœul, near the French border.

 Archaeology dig in Halle, Belgium.

Belgian Federal Prosecutor opens investigation into Israeli sniper for war crimes committed in Gaza

The man is accused of shooting unarmed civilians in the Gaza Strip, with additional reports that uninvolved civilians are being deliberately targeted.

 TWO SOLDIERS with the Multidimensional Unit discuss its important role.

Brussels venue de-platforms Al-Jazeera-funded conference over Hamas leader participation

Majed Al-Zeer, who was designated by the US earlier this week, was set to lead an event at the private-owned Brussels Press Club with his lobbying organization, EUPAC.

 Brussels venue de-platforms Al-Jazeera-funded conference over Hamas leader participation

Ben Shimon sets goals for blue-and-white amid injuries and high hopes

The Israel National Team aims for its first Nations League points against France and Italy, emphasizing player development and teamwork under coach Ran Ben Shimon.

ISRAEL COACH Ran Ben Shimon will lead the blue-and-white into a pair of challenging Nations League contests against France and Italy over the next week, with the National Team still in search of its first points of the campaign.

Belgian Left’s stance calls for 'Palestine without Jews,' says Interest Party leader to 'Post'

Tom Van Grieken of Vlaams Belang discusses Belgium's political crisis, rising antisemitism, and Jewish community security, as David Rosenberg's candidacy reflects shifting Jewish attitudes.

 Far-right Vlaams Belang's Tom Van Grieken gestures at a polling station during the federal, regional and European Parliament elections in Schoten, Belgium, June 9, 2024.

Belgium's Deputy PM criticized for post calling pager operation on Hezbollah a 'terror attack'

Sutter said in her post that the event requires an "international investigation" and that it was a "brutal escalation of violence."

Belgian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Civil Services and State-owned companies, Petra De Sutter is sworn in by Belgian King Philippe at the Royal Palace in Brussels, Belgium October 1, 2020.

Belgian NGO finds anti-Israel bias, antisemitism in local school materials revolving conflict

Amid 1000% increase of reported antisemitic incidents in the country, the report issued by IMPAC highlights the lack of a clear definition of antisemitism, and usage of polarizing materials.

A Belgian national flag flies over the Royal Palace