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Jewish/Israeli symbols should be kept to a minimum
Belgium has experienced a series of antisemitic incidents over the past year, including verbal and physical assaults, harassment, and vandalism targeting Jewish individuals and properties. Notably, in December 2025, the Belgian government planned to withdraw federal police security from Antwerp's Jewish quarter, a decision that was met with signifi...
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Belgian Vlaams Belang Party MP Sam van Rooy expresses disappointment in politicians discussing Israel without understanding the issues, highlighting a need for change.
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jpost.com
1 day ago
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The founder of Boker Tov in Belgium describes how a two-year boycott campaign by anti-Israel activists led to the closure of his restaurant chain, highlighting the impact of antisemitism on Jewish businesses.
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thejc.com
5 days ago
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Belgium plans to withdraw federal police security for the Jewish quarter in Antwerp despite increasing antisemitism and hate crimes.
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jpost.com
Dec 18, 2025
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The European Jewish Association is taking legal action against musician Bob Vylan for allegedly inciting violence against Jews and Israelis during a concert in Brussels.
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jpost.com
Dec 13, 2025
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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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