The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/belgium/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:11:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Belgium | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/belgium/ 32 32 Netherlands probing if Rotterdam synagogue attack has Iran link, minister says https://www.timesofisrael.com/netherlands-probing-if-rotterdam-synagogue-attack-has-iran-link-minister-says/ Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:29:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3780363 Diaspora Ministry said Sunday that new terror group, which claimed responsibility for spate of attacks across Netherlands and Belgium, is believed to have ties to Iranian networks

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]]> Synagogue in Belgium damaged in blast, no injuries; mayor: ‘Violent act of antisemitism’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/synagogue-in-belgium-damaged-in-blast-no-injuries-mayor-violent-act-of-antisemitism/ Mon, 09 Mar 2026 09:04:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3772833 Counter-terror police investigating Liege explosion; mayor says 'there can be no question of importing external conflicts'; house of worship also serves as Jewish community museum

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]]> US ambassador to Belgium urges nation to drop charges over illegal circumcisions https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-ambassador-to-belgium-urges-nation-to-drop-charges-over-illegal-circumcisions/ Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:01:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3755549 Accusations against three mohels for acting without medical license are 'antisemitic,' Bill White says; European Commission also seeking a solution to impasse over Jewish ritual

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]]> Belgium joins South Africa’s genocide case against Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/belgium-joins-south-africas-genocide-case-against-israel/ Tue, 23 Dec 2025 18:54:55 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3718599 Brussels files declaration of intervention at The Hague, but says move intended to clarify its interpretation of international law rather than fully back case against Israel

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]]> Multiple concerts said canceled in Belgium, Turkey over performers’ Israel support https://www.timesofisrael.com/multiple-concerts-said-canceled-in-belgium-turkey-over-performers-israel-support/ Sat, 11 Oct 2025 17:26:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3661969 US metal band Disturbed and UK singer-songwriter Morrissey both have shows nixed, with reports saying images of their past visits to Israel were the reason

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]]> Belgium PM attends concert of Israeli conductor disinvited by festival https://www.timesofisrael.com/belgium-pm-attends-concert-of-israeli-conductor-disinvited-by-festival/ Sun, 14 Sep 2025 00:16:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3641376 De Wever makes trip to support Lahav Shani after Ghent festival organizers scrapped performance as he hadn't 'unequivocally' distanced himself from Israel’s government

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]]> Tens of thousands march in anti-Israel protest in central Brussels https://www.timesofisrael.com/tens-of-thousands-march-in-anti-israel-protest-in-central-brussels/ Mon, 08 Sep 2025 01:05:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3636424 Rally comes a week after Belgium announces plans to recognize Palestinian state, unveils new sanctions against Jerusalem

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]]> Belgian FM says EU credibility on foreign policy ‘collapsing’ over Gaza war inaction https://www.timesofisrael.com/belgian-fm-says-eu-credibility-on-foreign-policy-collapsing-over-gaza-war-inaction/ Fri, 05 Sep 2025 19:46:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3635053 Prevot says decision on Palestinian state recognition, Israeli sanctions will send 'strong political and diplomatic signal' to Netanyahu's government

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]]> Netanyahu brands Belgian PM ‘weak’ for plans to recognize Palestinian state https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-brands-belgian-pm-weak-for-plans-to-recognize-palestinian-state/ Wed, 03 Sep 2025 15:58:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3633396 Foreign Minister Sa'ar tells Belgian newspaper that Palestinian statehood is 'not happening now' as 'this process can only be realistic when they change their attitude'

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]]> Belgian hospital suspends doctor after ‘Jewish’ medical diagnosis causes uproar https://www.timesofisrael.com/belgian-hospital-suspends-doctor-after-jewish-medical-diagnosis-causes-uproar/ Wed, 03 Sep 2025 10:04:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3632441 Doctor who allegedly wrote the case summary found to have posted dozens of antisemitic messages

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]]> Israel seals spot in EuroBasket final 16 for the first time in a decade https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-seals-spot-in-eurobasket-final-16-for-the-first-time-in-a-decade/ Tue, 02 Sep 2025 17:43:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3632597 Team led by NBA hoopster Deni Advija survives Belgium comeback bid, rises to group's top spot following unexpected drubbing of France

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]]> Belgium to recognize Palestinian state at UN General Assembly, impose sanctions on Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/belgium-to-recognize-palestinian-state-at-un-general-assembly-impose-sanctions-on-israel/ Tue, 02 Sep 2025 08:59:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3632201 Move to be formalized when hostages freed, Hamas out of power; far-right ministers, violent settlers, Hamas leaders to be banned; Brussels will back moves to suspend EU-Israel cooperation

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]]> Belgian politician apologizes after compromising photo shows him draped in Nazi flag https://www.timesofisrael.com/belgian-politician-apologizes-after-compromising-photo-shows-him-draped-in-nazi-flag/ Sat, 02 Aug 2025 16:52:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3612008 Nivelles town councillor says photograph of him in his underwear with flag around him was 'crass mistake' during a 'far too drunken' evening

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]]> Set by Israeli DJ at Belgian music festival nixed over ‘security considerations’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/set-by-israeli-dj-at-belgian-music-festival-nixed-over-security-considerations/ Sat, 26 Jul 2025 10:37:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3606605 Cancellation of Skazi's set at Tomorrowland's 2nd weekend comes after two Israeli festival-goers were briefly detained there for alleged war crimes last week

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]]> 2 Israelis briefly held in Belgium after activists urge their arrest for ‘war crimes’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/2-israelis-briefly-held-in-belgium-after-activists-urge-their-arrest-for-war-crimes/ Mon, 21 Jul 2025 13:29:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3602801&preview=true&preview_id=3602801 Civilian and soldier, who were attending Tomorrowland festival, released after questioning; Hind Rajab Foundation says they were responsible for Gaza 'genocide'

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