Jewish community was top target of extremist threats in Belgium in 2025
In 2025, the Jewish community in Belgium was identified as the primary target of extremist threats. The country's threat analysis body reported that Islamist extremism posed the largest overall threat. Pro-Palestinian protests have also been noted in connection with these tensions.
- ▪Belgium's threat analysis body highlighted Islamist extremism as the largest threat category.
- ▪Jewish groups were reported as the most common target of extremist threats in 2025.
- ▪Pro-Palestinian protests occurred in front of the Israeli Embassy in Brussels.
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Jewish community was top target of extremist threats in Belgium in 2025Belgium’s threat analysis body said Islamist extremism remained the largest threat category, while Jewish groups were the most common target in 2025.Follow us on GoogleStudents take part in a pro-Palestinian protest in front of the Israeli Embassy in Brussels, Belgium May 30, 2024.(photo credit: JOHANNA GERON/REUTERS)
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