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Belgium

Yves Oschinsky: “An astonishing radical anti-Zionist atmosphere reigns in Belgium”

CCOJB President, along with Benjamin Beeckmans and Joël Kotek, authored an opinion article in La Libre addressing the increasing prevalence of anti-Zionist rhetoric in the country.

Two people linked to a neo-Nazi group arrested in Flanders

They are thought to be linked to The Base, a neo-Nazi group founded in the US in 2018 that wants to create "a white ethnostate" through violence.

231 antisemitic incidents recorded in Flanders since October 7th, 2023

There were five cases of physical aggression. For instance, in Antwerp, a Jewish boy was pushed off his bicycle, and in Ypres station, a Jewish couple was physically attacked.

Jews and Iranians rallied together in Brussels against terror and for a new Middle East

Those gathered demanded the EU to designate Iran's IRGC as a terrorist organisation and called for the unconditional release of all Israeli hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

Belgian Prime Minister received family members of Israeli hostages held by Hamas

"Taking hostages is a war crime. It is something that cannot be tolerated," Prime Minister De Croo added.

CCOJB and FJO organised march in support of Israel in Brussels

The Comité de Coordination des Organisations Juives de Belgique (CCOJB) and the Forum der Joodse Organisaties (FJO) organised a rally in support of Israel, showing their solidarity with the victims and hostages.

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