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Gaza op prompts wave of anti-Semitism in Belgium
Yael Levy
Published: 06.01.09, 04:35
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61. Jews NOT scared in Belgium
Charles ,   Petach Tikva   (01.07.09)
Most of them not . I knew religious people when going to Europe do not wear their kippa because fearing some bad reactions . In Antwerp , there is a vast quantity of religious Jews and they don't hide their Jewishness at all .
62. Belgium collaborators
Grant Thomas ,   Brookfield, WI, USA   (01.07.09)
The Belgians were in bed with the Nazis in WWII, so why would anyone be surprised that they are anti-semitic to this day? Europeans are standing by and watching the Muslims take over their countries, and they don't give a hoot about their children's future. I'm glad I won't be alive to see what's coming!
63. Knights Templar
Gerry ,   New York, USA   (01.07.09)
Your time is coming Saracens...slowly but surely.....
64. 62 Grant Thomas , 50 % of Belgian Jews survived
Charles ,   Petach Tikva   (01.07.09)
Belgians in bed with the nazis ? Yes there were , but don't forget that almost 50 % of Belgian Jews survived by hiding in Belgian families , institutions and so . It are mostly the muslim who demonstrate , read Belgian papers if you can . And try to inform yourself before writing something . You maybe don't even know where Belgium is situated .
65. Belgium Antisemitic?
Lawrence ,   Safed Israel   (01.07.09)
Well I would never have believed it.Belgium is renowned for fine chocolates ,beer,french fries with mayonnaise and their hatred of Jews.
66. #56, wow, you really got something there!
Rachel ,   USA   (01.08.09)
Yes, remember the merchant of Venice! Good golly, that's an amazing point, proving...well, exactly nothing except what you seem to be trying to cast doubt on (with statements like "as we hear all the time from the corporate media"): anti-Semitism is a real and vile force in this world. Hate to tell you this, pal, but Shylock wasn't a real character; he was something invented by an author. I know, there goes yet another piece of fictional "truth" that you anti-Semites like to use; but, too bad... Why do people hate Jews? Because those haters are ignorant, uneducated, backwards, jealous, petty, and ultimately pathetic people. Not that I have anyone in mind here, or anything...
67. RE: Ron, #59...oh, really?
Rachel ,   USA   (01.08.09)
"It's call Anti-Israel"...really? Attacking Jewish Belgians is "Anti-Israel"? So, by your reasoning, if people started attacking Arab immigrants, that would be "Anti-Hamas", and it would be "propaganda" to say any differently? I call BS.
68. Lawrence in Tsfat
Charles ,   Petach Tikva   (01.08.09)
I can tell you that what happens now is NOT made by NATIVE Belgians , mostly not . I can tell you that , probably contrary to you , i know Belgium , and particulary Antwerp , very well . There are antisemites , but don't exagerate .
69. Riots in Antwerp
Jeroen Kesteloot ,   Kortrijk Belgium   (01.08.09)
Personally as a Belgian I find it disgusting what's happening in Antwerp during 'demonstrations'. Luckily yesterday, the police battered heavily on a non-approved gathering of muslim-activists. This weekend I need to be in Antwerp and if I see any anti-jewish behaviour, I will respond immediatly. I can tell you with easy that more than 70 percent of Belgiums have had enough of muslim-riots and they do approve what Israel is doing to protect it's own. Keep on going IDF! The world supports you, be it in silence for now!
70. Jeroen , # 69 . Dank je
Charles ,   Petach Tikva   (01.08.09)
Thanks . I wrote it already , it are mostly NOT Belgians who demonstrate . And i know that most of the Belgians are fed up [ hebben er genoeg van ] with those immigrants . Many , or even most negative talk backs are from people who don't know very much about the situation in your country . They can't read the Belgian press .
71. to Charles
Jeroen Kesteloot ,   Kortrijk Belgium   (01.08.09)
Yeah, I kinda already read it, but still wanted to make sure Israelis get it that Belgian are NOT anti-semitic. And you're right, they can't read Belgian press, so it's up to us to make sure they get the right info. PS, your Dutch is great :)
72. anti-semitism in Antwerp
Jeroen Kesteloot ,   Kortrijk Belgium   (01.08.09)
I would also like to say as a response to some posters that native Belgians will NOT sit idly by while our fellow Jewish Belgians are under attack from be it either Nazis or Muslims. Come to think of it, I think I'll buy myself an Israelian flag and drive my car through Antwerp with the flag sticking out. You shouldn't worry for my safety, police are VERY hard on muslims trying to cause trouble. And I can defend myself very well too, I'm a rugby-player and know how to kick some ass! :)
73. Jeroen , Attention , police is'nt everywhere
Charles ,   Petach Tikva   (01.09.09)
They can't be at the St Jansplein , Meir and in Borgerrocco on the same moment .
74. Antwerp
Jeroen Kesteloot ,   Kortrijk Belgium   (01.09.09)
Well, actually they can and are. At this moment the police are on high alert with an upcoming 'manifestation'. Police do have a HUGE force in Antwerp, but ofcourse I'm not naive.. Bur for the moment every anti-semite behaviour is handled very swiftly. Although I must say there isn't any anymore. I seriously hope it stays that way.
75. Today's anti Israel manif did'nt take place
Charles ,   Petach Tikva   (01.10.09)
in Antwerp . Tomorrow a pro Israel manifestation at the Albert park .
76. Manifestations in Belium
Jeroen Kesteloot ,   Kortrijk Belgium   (01.10.09)
Yeah I know, I had to go to Antwerp to buy some chairs. The guy with whom I did business with said there was a lot of police on the streets. As I was already in the centre of town, I had to find out myself ofcourse. I saw indeed a lot of police and 1 'demonstration' of people from congo (around a 40 or so) against N'Kunda. Nothing special, really a lot of tourists and shoppers. A almost NO arabs. Was kinda strange. Their demonstration was foribidden because they couldn't give a list of people of their own who had to maintain security. They even went to court to have a demo anyway, but lost their case immediately. Pitty I can't make it to the pro-Israel demo tomorrow. Althoug, the AEL (arabian europen league - real criminals) say they will join the peace manifestation... They just want to make trouble, but I'm sure the city of Antwerp is right on to them. Curious to see what will happen. Meanwhile the press is getting slammed here in Belgium for being not objective towards Israel. I have also written an E-mail to express my concerns about certain correspondents (always the same who should be sacked immediately) that are obviously pro-palestinian. Well, let's wait and see what will happen...
77. Jeroen , the manif had to start St Jansplein
Charles ,   Petach Tikva   (01.10.09)
Not so in center of town , but some 500 m behind the Atheneum .
78. Brussels this time...
Jeroen Kesteloot ,   Kortrijk Belgium   (01.11.09)
Well, they did it again in BXL... Helicopters are still flying over parts of Brussels populated by a majority of muslims. If you can watch the news, you will see what they did... Monstrous acts of violence with police-officers in hospitals.. Same in London. Dozens were arrested, luckily. Again muslims are pushing native-belgians to the edge. More and more voices are appearing that want them out. On the other hand, the demo in Antwerp was very peacefull. Even some professors of the University of Ghent were speaking. No riots, just sane people talking. The contrast is just overwhelming...
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