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Belgian-Israeli woman denied passport renewal because she lives beyond Green Line: 'Palestinian territory'

Belgian-Israeli Annabel Herziger-Tanzer, daughter of an Auschwitz survivor, was denied a Belgian passport because her Jerusalem neighborhood was built beyond the Green Line; 'I felt spat on,' she said

Itamar Eichner | 05.12.26

‘Jews should prepare to leave Belgium’: mohel indictment sparks fears for Jewish future

Belgian officials say the case stems from complaints within the Jewish community, while Israel says Belgium must create a legal framework protecting circumcision

Itamar Eichner, Shilo Freid | 05.06.26

הוויטראז' המתאר יהודים מחללים את לחם הקודש בקתדרלת סנט מישל וסנט גודולה בבריסל

Glass shattered, truth restored: Brussels church apologizes for a medieval slaughter of Jews

Brussels church has apologized for a 1370 accusation of Jewish people, removing stained glass depicting the blood libel; It replaced the glass panels with a plaque in four languages — Dutch, French, English and Hebrew - containing a formal apology

Itamar Eichner | 04.27.26

Attackers tore Star of David necklace from Jewish man's neck on Brussels Metro

Three men repeatedly punched the Jewish victim in the face and then tore off the necklace he received from his father 30 years ago; He called the attack antisemitic since his wallet and phone were not taken and assailants spoke disparagingly about Jews

Itamar Eichner | 04.26.26

He left a newborn son to fight in Gaza — now a lone IDF soldier faces recovery and PTSD

After completing reserve duty, Michael returned to the front lines following the October 7 attacks while his wife was pregnant, was wounded in combat and now faces rehabilitation after building a life in Israel as a lone soldier

ynet Global | 04.17.26

Arson attack targets Antwerp Haredi neighborhood; Islamic group says attacks will intensify

Fire quickly contained by Haredi patrol groups; Islamic group claims responsibility, vows escalating attacks until 'Palestine is liberated'

Itamar Eichner | 03.24.26

Belgian army deployed to guard Jewish neighborhoods in Antwerp amid rising antisemitic attacks

Troops stationed at synagogues and schools after attacks across Europe; residents say presence boosts security after weeks of growing fear

Itamar Eichner | 03.23.26

Belgium deploys army to guard Jewish neighborhoods after synagogue attack raises alarm

Troops to secure synagogues and schools after Liège bombing; officials warn threat to Jewish community is 'very real' amid rising antisemitic attacks across Europe

Itamar Eichner | 03.17.26

Belgian scientist builds life and lab in Israel despite war

Belgian-born Technion scientist Dr. Katrien Vandoorne leads research tracking inflammation in the body and says Israel’s collaborative science culture and wartime resilience convinced her to build her lab and raise her family here

Yael Feldman Shavit | 03.11.26

Explosion outside synagogue in Belgium shatters windows; mayor condemns 'antisemitic act'

An explosive device detonated before dawn outside a synagogue in the Belgian city of Liège, damaging the building and nearby homes; officials condemned the blast as a serious antisemitic incident, as police launched an investigation

ynet Global | 03.09.26

Hamas praises Belgium’s arms embargo on Israel air transit

Belgium has barred aircraft carrying military equipment to Israel from its airspace and airports, a move welcomed by Hamas

Dennis Bihler | 01.25.26

'100% because of antisemitism': Israeli restaurant chain in Belgium shuts down

Boker Tov chain in Belgium, serving Israeli and Mediterranean food, has closed after suffering boycotts and threats since Oct. 7 2023; 'The hatred is so widespread,' said the owner. 'Every complaint we filed was closed because of freedom of expression'

Tiki Golan | 01.21.26

מוהנד אלחטיב פלסטיני מעזה שיוון ביטלה את מעמד הפליטות שלו

Gazan who celebrated Oct. 7 on border and fled to Europe is questioned in Belgium

Mohannad Al Khatib expressed support for the massacre carried out by Hamas and spread extremist propaganda; Greece has now revoked his refugee status, but he is already in Belgium - where his asylum application was also rejected, and he is under investigation

Itamar Eichner | 01.15.26

Belgium halts consular services for citizens in Israeli settlements

Thousands of Belgian nationals living beyond the Green Line lose access to passports, civil registration and voting; move follows 2025 Belgian policy linking consular restrictions to stance on settlements and conditional recognition of Palestinian state

Itamar Eichner | 01.08.26

תיעוד של כוחות רוסיה מניפים את הדגל הרוסי בעיר פוקרובסק בחבל דונבאס מחוז דונייצק במזרח אוקראינה אחרי שמוסקבה טענה כי העיר נכבשה

Putin pushes ahead ‘with no brakes’ as Russia–Trump envoys summit ends

The Putin–Trump envoys summit ended with no compromise despite claims of a 'productive' meeting, and Western officials say Putin has no plans to halt the war; a rift has opened between Belgium and the EU over using €200 billion in frozen Russian assets

ynet, News Agencies | 12.04.25

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