Belgium

Chikli urges Jewish students to leave Belgian universities over Albanese honorary degree

The Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism Ministry published a brief that examined Albanese's conduct, calling it "fundamentally incompatible" with the responsibilities of her role.

Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism Minister Amichai Chikli attends a plenum session at the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem on December 24, 2025.
 Belgian police in Antwerp

Belgian authorities arrest two Ashab al-Yamin-linked minors for suspected antisemitic Antwerp arson

Belgian military personnel armed with FN SCAR assault rifles stand guard outside a synagogue in central Antwerp as part of Belgium's reinforced security measures established at Jewish schools and synagogues, on March 23, 2026.

First cohort of Belgian soldiers take up position outside Jewish sites as security bolstered

Police officers pictured during a joint demonstration in Brussels to denounce the federal government's 'unfair and inhumane' measures, on Thursday 12 March 2026.

Belgium deploys military personnel to protect Jewish communities amid rising antisemitic threat


Belgium to pull federal police security for Antwerp's Jewish Quarter

Despite surging antisemitism and hate crimes globally, the 16 officers of the federal police who protect the Jewish quarter in Antwerp will no longer be deployed after January first.

Antwerp mayor Els Van Doesburg speaks during the official appointment of the new acting mayor of Antwerp city, during the city council, in Amsterdam, on February 24, 2025.

European Jewish Association initiates legal actions against Bob Vylan for 'death to the IDF' chants

The demand cites the show Robinson-Foster performed on December 2 at the Ancienne Belgique, a concert hall in Brussels, and argues that the singer "attacked every Jew and Israeli."

 Against the backdrop of a Palestinian flag, Bobby Vylan of British duo Bob Vylan performs at the Glastonbury Festival in England, on June 28.

Elbit Systems-associated consultant accused of manipulating NATO contract terms

Eliau Eluasvili, an Italian citizen, is wanted for "active corruption and participation in a criminal organization” allegedly relating to helping Elbit Systems acquire contracts with NATO.

View of the closed Elbit Systems stand after the four main Israeli company stands at the Paris Airshow have been shut down by organizers during the 55th Paris Air Show at Le Bourget Airport near Paris, France, June 16, 2025.

Belgian NGO HRF files new complaint in Spain against Israeli tourist, alleging Gaza war crimes

The group asked Spanish authorities to detain the traveler urgently to prevent his departure and “ensure accountability,” according to the complaint.

Israeli soldiers from the Netzah Yehuda Battalion patrol near the Israeli-Gaza border, October 20, 2023.

Belgium buys defensive kamikaze drones to counter incursions

The drone deal ‌was part of a 50 million euro ($57.99 million) anti-drone package

Origin Robotics' Blaze drone

Belgium pays €350,000 to former al-Qaeda terrorist after illegal extradition to US

Trabelsi - formerly a Tunisian professional footballer - was arrested in September 2001 for his role in a planned attack on Belgium's Kleine-Brogel air base

Nizar Trabelsi pictured as he leaves the closed center for illegal immigrants in Merksplas on Wednesday 22 October 2025. The Court of Cassation rejected the appeals lodged by the Belgian state against the decision to release Nizar Trabelsi, who was sentenced to ten years in prison in Belgium in 2004

Authorities believe Antwerp's jewelry underworld might lead to finding Louvre loot

Belgian police received an alert from their French counterparts, urging them to be on the lookout for anyone trying to hawk the stolen jewels after the Louvre heist.

FILE PHOTO: Members of a forensic team inspect a window believed to have been used in what the French Interior Ministry said was a robbery at the Louvre museum during which jewellery was stolen, in Paris, France, October 19, 2025.

UK sends defense equipment to help Belgium deal with disruptive drones

Drones have been spotted over airports and military bases in Belgium in the last week, having caused major disruption across Europe in recent months.

 A "No Drone Zone" placard at Brussels international Airport in Zaventem on the day of an emergency meeting of Belgian government officials and experts, following drone sightings that closed Brussels Airport, in Zaventem, Belgium, November 6, 2025.

Drone sighting halts operations at Belgium’s Brussels, Sweden's Gothenburg airports

Drones have caused major disruption across Europe in recent months, forcing temporary airport closures in several countries.

A police vehicle is parked at the Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport as the airspace above was temporarily closed after drones were observed around the airport, in Gothenburg, Sweden November 6, 2025.

Belgium scrambles to address airport closures caused by drones

Some officials have blamed the incidents on "hybrid warfare" by Russia. Moscow has denied any connection with the incidents.

Travellers at Brussels Airport, following its temporary closure and reopening after the Belgian air traffic control service reported a sighting of a drone, in Zaventem, Belgium, November 5, 2025.