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Jewish/Israeli symbols should be kept to a minimum
In recent months, Belgium has experienced several antisemitic incidents, including an explosion outside a synagogue in Liège on March 9, 2026, and the prosecution of two Jewish ritual circumcisers in Antwerp in May 2026. The Belgian government has responded by deploying military personnel to protect Jewish institutions and has condemned these acts ...
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A Brussels resident warns American leaders that antisemitism spreading across Europe is already arriving in the U.S., urging action before it's too late.
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foxnews.com
Jun 03, 2026
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The EU imposed sanctions on Israeli settlers and expanded sanctions on Hamas, reflecting ongoing tensions in the region.
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al-monitor.com
May 28, 2026
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Annabelle Herciger-Tenzer, an Israeli citizen, expressed her dismay after Belgium denied her passport renewal, citing her residence beyond the Green Line.
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timesofisrael.com
May 13, 2026
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Belgium's indictment of three Jewish circumcisers has drawn accusations of antisemitism from Israeli officials and sparked diplomatic tensions.
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timesofisrael.com
May 06, 2026
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Experts warn that a group claiming responsibility for antisemitic attacks in Europe may be a front for Iranian intelligence, raising concerns for Jewish communities.
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timesofisrael.com
Mar 25, 2026
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Two minors have been arrested in connection with a car burning in the Jewish quarter of Antwerp in what is being treated as an antisemitic attack.
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timesofisrael.com
Mar 25, 2026
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I wouldn't feel comfortable being visibly Jew on the street (wearing kippah etc.).
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In Antwerpen where I lived, there is one of the biggest Orthodox communities outside Israel so I believe it would be better there, but still.
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when my Dad went to Brussels, he was told not to wear his kippah walking to shul because people might throw things at him.
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Antwerp is still a very safe and pleasant place for jews.
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I never encountered anti semitism in Brussels and most of my friends are part of the Arabic community.
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