anti-semitism in belgium

Belgian editor defends publication of column saying Jews have ‘ugly noses’

Those who called an op-ed anti-Semitic want to silence criticism of Israel, says De Morgen’s editor in chief.

Dutch paper slammed for publishing interview with author who suggested Jews have ugly noses

“For the first time since the 1940s, pure anti-Semitism is displayed and kept in the op-ed section of a mainstream Belgian daily,” a spokesperson for Belgian Jews said.

Non-Jewish Arab wearing kippah and carrying knives stopped in attempt to enter Antwerp synagogue

The guards intercepted the Iraqi man because of suspicious behavior, but during questioning he insisted he was Jewish.

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British Jews protest election of Labour politician who ‘liked’ post on ‘Zionist slave masters’

A sign saying no Jews are allowed at a cafe in Belgium in 2014. (Courtesy of the Belgian League Against Anti-Semitism)

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Belgian prosecutors drop case against cafe owner who welcomed dogs, but not Jews

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Belgian federal parliament welcomes its first Orthodox Jewish lawmaker

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Promoter of Israel boycott set to enter Belgian parliament

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Aide to French far-right party leader pictured wearing Orthodox Jew costume

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Western Europe’s rap scene has an anti-Semitism problem

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At UNESCO, Austria slams Belgian carnival that featured anti-Semitic puppets

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