Brussels

'We are going to take off your head,' Jewish woman told by Belgian student activists

Free University of Brussels's encampment was cleared on Tuesday, the same day as an alleged attack on a Jewish woman walking past the encampment with her dogs.

'Escalate for Palestine:' Belgian Holocaust memorial defaced

"Escalate for Palestine, everyone," the graffiti on the Monument to the Righteous of Belgium read.

Plaque for Belgian resistance fighters who saved Jews defaced with swastika

The memorial plaque in Brussels that a white swastika and the white nationalist version of the Celtic Cross had been painted on the memorial. 

Two sanitation workers in Brussels are accused of chanting for the death of Jewish politician

Brussels sanitation workers chant death threats against Jewish politician Viviane Teitelbaum. Complaint filed, disciplinary action pursued.

Palestinian PM: European countries are encouraged to recognize Palestinian state

"This is again hopefully a source of encouragement for these countries to take the necessary courageous step,"  Prime Minister of the Palestinian Authority Mohammad Mustafa said.

By REUTERS
26/05/2024

Airsoft grenades thrown at Israeli embassy in Belgium

While police have not announced a motive, this is one of many incidents this week against Israeli embassies across the globe.

Arab and EU ministers to discuss Gaza war, peace efforts

Sven Koopmans said EU members agreed on core priorities such as ending the war, avoiding a regional war, and working towards a two state solution.

By REUTERS
22/05/2024

Imam recites Quran at Belgian parliament, calling for killing, kidnapping of Jews

Since the war in Gaza began, between October 7 and December 7, Belgium's anti-discrimination agency registered 91 reported incidents related to the conflict, exceeding the 57 recorded in 2022.

Borrell threatens Israel on two-state solution, as EU begins road map talks

“I don’t think we should talk about the Middle East peace process anymore,” Borrell told reporters. “We should start talking specifically about the two-state-solution."

By RINA BASSIST , TOVAH LAZAROFF
22/01/2024

More than 20,000 people join pro-Palestinian rally in Brussels

"What is happening right now in Gaza is beyond devastating," one demonstrator said, carrying a poster that read "Ceasefire now!" in Dutch.

By REUTERS
11/11/2023
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