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


Israeli Foreign Ministry decries int'l statement calling for end to Gaza war

UK, France, Italy, Japan, Australia, Canada, and others all condemned what they called "drip feeding of aid and the inhumane killing of civilians" in Gaza.

Palestinians gather as they carry aid supplies that entered Gaza through Israel, in Beit Lahia, northern Gaza Strip, July 20, 2025

Two IDF soldiers arrested in Belgium, investigated for war crimes accusations

The Hind Rajab Foundation said the two Israeli soldiers were visiting Belgium to participate in the Tomorrowland music festival.

 Israelis and Iranians meet at Tomorrowland Festival in Belgium, holding both Israeli and Iranian flags.

Flemish gov't. appeals court decision imposing BDS penalties for exporting military goods to Israel

The court ruled that any containers exiting the Port of Antwerp will face a penalty of €50,000 per container, up to a total of €5 million, in a move celebrated by BDS NGOs across Belgium.

 Pro-Palestinian, anti-Zionist stickers on a Brussels store window, December 2023; illustative.

'We love you and Israel': Israeli recounts emotional encounter with Iranians at Tomorrowland

An Israeli Tomorrowland attendee told Walla that she had a moving interaction with an Iranian woman, who asked if she could paint a Star of David on her.

 Israelis and Iranians meet at Tomorrowland Festival in Belgium, holding both Israeli and Iranian flags.

Hind Rajab urges arrest, prosecution of two Givati fighters at Tomorrowland festival

In collaboration with the legal group GLAN, HRF submitted urgent legal complaints to the Belgian Federal Prosecutor.

 Flags being flown at the Tomorrowland festival in Belgium.

'It felt like October 7': How antisemitism became normalized in Belgium

DIASPORA AFFAIRS: Belgian Jews speak to the 'Post' about the rising levels of antisemitism in the country, and their fight against what feels like 'systemic persecution'.

A protester holds a placard that reads 'Don’t touch my Jew,' during a march against antisemitism, part of national protests called for by the Belgian League Against Antisemitism, in Brussels in December 2023.

Ancient sarcophagus of 'Pa-di-Hor-pa-khered' returns to Egypt

The sarcophagus, dating from the Ptolemaic period, belonged to a member of high society in ancient Egypt.

 Ancient sarcophagus of 'Pa-di-Hor-pa-khered' returns to Egypt.

Anti-Israel activists damage tanks destined for Ukraine at Belgian arms factory

CEO Freddy Versluys estimated that the activists had caused nearly €1 million in damages and set production back by at least a month.

Dozens of German-made Leopard 1 tanks and other armoured vehicles, owned by Freddy Versluys the CEO of Belgian defence company OIP Land Systems, are seen in a hangar in Tournais, Belgium January 31, 2023.

Israeli flag stolen from Antwerp town hall after Palestinian flags placed below by protesters

While it is an annual tradition to hang flags, the decision to raise the Israeli one caused anger among certain parties, with PVDA and even coalition partner Vooruit opposing the move.

 Two Palestinian flags hang beneath an Israeli one at Antwerp Town Hall in Belgium.

Israeli flag stolen from Antwerp town hall after Palestinian flags placed below by protesters

While it is an annual tradition to hang flags, the decision to raise the Israeli one caused anger among certain parties, with PVDA and even coalition partner Vooruit opposing the move.

 Two Palestinian flags were hung under the Israeli one at Antwerp town hall in Belgium.