Belgian FM seeks Israel sanctions over Gaza war Maxime Prévot may face resistance from Prime Minister Bart De Wever, a longtime Israel ally whose party is the largest coalition partner. Canaan Lidor May 18, 2025
Circumcising our judgment If, outside Israel, the law is that a “bris” must be performed by a medical professional, then they are the only ones who can do it. Rav Hayim Leiter May 16, 2025
Belgian police raid mohel’s home over brit milah complaint The raids follow a police complaint against six circumcisers in Antwerp lodged by a community critic amid a fight over religious freedoms. Canaan Lidor May 14, 2025
Belgian PM: ‘Security of the Jewish community paramount’ Money from the probe into the Belgian Railways’ role in the Nazi deportations will be used to benefit the community, Bart De Wever announced. Yossi Lempkowicz May 10, 2025
Antwerp bowling alley employees fired following antisemitic incident ”We offer our sincere apologies to anyone who feels hurt or excluded by this. This behavior absolutely does not fit with the values of Gamestate, where inclusivity, respect and fun are paramount," said Gamestate owner Roel Veltmeijer.. Yossi Lempkowicz May 7, 2025
Belgian PM rejects ‘genocide’ claim, cautions against recognizing Palestinian state Bart De Wever called a journalist's claim that Israel was committing "genocide," calling it "extremely dubious." Canaan Lidor May 1, 2025
Belgian MP Sam van Rooy: ‘Europe must wake up to the threat of radical Islam’ “Israel is fighting Islamic jihad more than any other country. We should realize that and support them. After they take Jerusalem, the next target will be Rome.” Amelie Botbol April 30, 2025
Posters denouncing antisemitism at Belgian university torn down At the Université libre de Bruxelles, Jewish students said they don’t feel safe. Yossi Lempkowicz April 18, 2025
U-turn: Brussels won’t arrest Netanyahu, Belgian PM says Nor would any other E.U. member do so, assesses Bart De Wever, whose country's previous government joined South Africa's anti-Israel genocide lawsuit. Canaan Lidor April 4, 2025