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Belgium

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Jewish/Israeli symbols should be kept to a minimum
Belgium has experienced a significant rise in antisemitic incidents since the onset of the Israel-Hamas conflict in October 2023. Between October 7 and December 7, 2023, Belgium's anti-discrimination agency, Unia, recorded 91 incidents related to the conflict, surpassing the 57 reported for the entire year of 2022. Of these, 66 were antisemitic in ...
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Recent reports (21)

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David Draiman, lead singer of Disturbed, calls for unity after his concert in Belgium was canceled due to anti-Israel protests.

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timesofisrael.com
1 day ago
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A concert by the band Disturbed was canceled in Belgium due to threats of protests against Israel, leading to automatic refunds for ticket holders.

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jpost.com
3 days ago
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Pro-Palestinian protests are escalating across major European cities, leading to calls for banning Israel from cultural events, raising concerns for Jewish safety.

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startribune.com
Oct 01, 2025
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Jean Gol’s grave was desecrated, and far-left activists attacked guests at his memorial, sparking outrage over rising antisemitism and violence.

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jpost.com
Sep 28, 2025
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Israeli Minister Chikli criticized the EU for its sanctions against Israel, as over 100 European rabbis warned of increasing antisemitism in Europe since the October 7 attack.

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tribuneindia.com
Sep 20, 2025
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A symposium in Belgium addresses rising antisemitism and the future of the Jewish community, reflecting growing concerns.

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jpost.com
Sep 18, 2025

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User
Mar 04, 2025
Warning
I wouldn't feel comfortable being visibly Jew on the street (wearing kippah etc.).
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User
Mar 04, 2025
Caution
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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User
Mar 04, 2025
Warning
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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User
Jul 12, 2024
Safe
Antwerp is still a very safe and pleasant place for jews.
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User
Feb 24, 2023
Safe
I never encountered anti semitism in Brussels and most of my friends are part of the Arabic community.
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