Belgium

Belgium’s only Jewish MP accused of ‘split loyalty’ after seeking US advice on circumcision ban

“You must make a legal provision to allow Jewish religious mohels to perform their duties here in Belgium. It’s done in all civilized countries as legal procedure,” the US Ambassador to Belgium wrote.

Michael Freilich.
 A ‘mohel’ performs a ‘brit milah,’ the Jewish circumcision ceremony, 2012.

CAM calls charges against Mohels in Belgium a witch-hunt, designed to make Jewish life impossible

A Belgian national flag flies over the Royal Palace

'It's our right to live freely as Jews': Belgian Jewish leader on circumcision bans - interview

Brussels Airlines designed its new plane as a tribute to Tintin

Brussels Airlines unveils new plane entirely paying tribute to Belgian Tintin


Belgium to sign UN declaration backing future recognition of Palestine if conditions are met

Belgium will join the signatories of the New York Declaration, paving the way for a two-state solution, or a Palestinian state co-existing in peace alongside Israel, Prevot said in a post on X.

Deputy Prime Minister of Belgium, Maxime Prevot, against backdrop of Palestinian flags. (illustration)

Belgian doctor writes 'Jewish' on nine-year-old patient's medical report

The doctor listed the patient's 'current problems' as: "Pain in the left forearm, Fell from the climbing structure to the ground; a man fell on top of her," and subsequently "Jewish (Israeli)."

 An illustrative image of a nurse writing a prescription.

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."

 Rima Hassan, the then candidate for the European elections on the list of La France Insoumise (LFI), attends a pro-Palestinian protest in central Paris, France, May 29, 2024.

'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.

Deputy Prime Minister of Belgium, Maxime Prevot, against backdrop of Palestinian flags. (illustration)

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.

People take part in the Red Line demonstration, protesting against conditions in Gaza and demanding government to impose sanctions against Israel, in Brussels, Belgium, June 15 2025.

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's Crown Princess Elisabeth attends Belgian National Day celebrations in Brussels, Belgium, July 21, 2025

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.

 A photo shows a flag of the pro-Palestine organization 'Samidoun' during a "in solidarity with Gaza" demonstration in Duisburg, western Germany, on October 9, 2023.

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.”

THE INTERNATIONAL Criminal Court building in The Hague: The ICC has no viable plan to bring to justice the Hamas leaders who conceived the mega-atrocity in Israel, or the terrorist organization’s supporters who slaughtered 1,200 civilians and seized 251 people as hostages on October 7, 2023

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.

 Members of a special IRGC force attend a rally marking the annual Quds Day, or Jerusalem Day, on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan in Tehran, Iran April 29, 2022.

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.”

Belgium's Prime Minister Bart De Wever speaks to the media upon arriving to attend the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Heads of State and Government summit in The Hague, on June 25, 2025.