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.
CAM calls charges against Mohels in Belgium a witch-hunt, designed to make Jewish life impossible
'It's our right to live freely as Jews': Belgian Jewish leader on circumcision bans - interview
Brussels Airlines unveils new plane entirely paying tribute to Belgian Tintin
'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.
Reservist org. to provide legal aid to two IDF soldiers arrested at Belgium music festival
Two soldiers were arrested by Belgian authorities following a complaint filed by the Hind Rajab Foundation, an anti-Israel legal organization pursuing legal action against IDF soldiers.
Israeli Foreign Ministry decries int'l statement calling for end to Gaza war
UK, France, Italy, Japan, Australia, Canada, and others all condemned what they called "drip feeding of aid and the inhumane killing of civilians" in Gaza.
Two IDF soldiers arrested in Belgium, investigated for war crimes accusations
The Hind Rajab Foundation said the two Israeli soldiers were visiting Belgium to participate in the Tomorrowland music festival.
Flemish gov't. appeals court decision imposing BDS penalties for exporting military goods to Israel
The court ruled that any containers exiting the Port of Antwerp will face a penalty of €50,000 per container, up to a total of €5 million, in a move celebrated by BDS NGOs across Belgium.
'We love you and Israel': Israeli recounts emotional encounter with Iranians at Tomorrowland
An Israeli Tomorrowland attendee told Walla that she had a moving interaction with an Iranian woman, who asked if she could paint a Star of David on her.
Hind Rajab urges arrest, prosecution of two Givati fighters at Tomorrowland festival
In collaboration with the legal group GLAN, HRF submitted urgent legal complaints to the Belgian Federal Prosecutor.
'It felt like October 7': How antisemitism became normalized in Belgium
DIASPORA AFFAIRS: Belgian Jews speak to the 'Post' about the rising levels of antisemitism in the country, and their fight against what feels like 'systemic persecution'.
Ancient sarcophagus of 'Pa-di-Hor-pa-khered' returns to Egypt
The sarcophagus, dating from the Ptolemaic period, belonged to a member of high society in ancient Egypt.
