Belgium
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
Belgium’s prosecution of circumcision is antisemitic, Jewish leaders say
Jewish community was top target of extremist threats in Belgium in 2025
Explosion damages synagogue in Liege, no injuries reported
Liege's mayor, Willy Demeyer, called the incident an "extremely violent act of antisemitism" in comments made to French-language public broadcaster RTBF.
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
US Ambassador White tweeted, “Anti-Semitism is unacceptable in any form and it must be rooted out of our society. And I call upon all of Belgium to do a much better job on this subject."
'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
The Belgian national airline designed its new plane as a tribute to one of the most beloved Belgian creations in the world – Tintin – who travels in space and on the moon.
US ambassador demands that Belgium drop ‘ridiculous and antisemitic’ investigation of mohels
Bill White directed the demand toward Belgium's health minister. With few exceptions, Belgian law requires that circumcisions be performed by medical professionals.
Greece detains Samidoun Europe leader Mohammed Khatib, set to deport him from Crete
The Greek government arrested and detained Khatib at Heraklion Airport while he was en route to a speaking engagement in Crete.
Muslims must reject hateful teachings or leave Belgium, MP tells ‘Post’ - interview
Belgian Vlaams Belang Party MP Sam van Rooy says he is constantly disappointed by other politicians who "talk about Israel obsessively, but don't really know what they're talking about."
Denmark refuses to consider its own two-state solution, yet preaches one for Israel - opinion
Denmark has now been handed an extraordinary historical opportunity to move beyond rhetoric. The time has come not merely to advocate a two-state solution abroad, but to model it at home.
Six stabbed during Kurdish rally in Antwerp, four suspects arrested
Four of the injured were found at Opera Square itself, Het Laatste Nieuws reported, while two others were discovered on nearby streets.
