2023-11-03 05:43:00
Rising cases of anti-Semitism are reflected in the figures from Unia, the center for equal opportunities. “Since October 7, we have seen a significant increase in the number of reports. For comparison, last year, we recorded four to five reports of anti-Semitism per month, while currently, this figure is around thirty reports,” explains Patrick Charlier, director of Unia.
Henri Goldman, of the Union of Jewish Progressives of Belgium, first recalls that “each time there is an episode of Israeli-Palestinian conflict, there is a rise in Belgium as in other countries, a rise anti-Semitic acts. “
Henri Goldman, editor-in-chief of “Politique”.
“In general, it settles down. But here we are experiencing an even stronger explosion. However, there is a way, if we wish, to show solidarity with the Palestinians, but respectfully. As proof, I cite the demonstration of October 12 organized by the Belgian-Palestinian association. These people are impeccable. There is no anti-Semitic behavior among them. This posture must be deepened within the community. Even if we are pro-Palestinian, we must integrate the fact that the Jews of Belgium have nothing to do with this conflict. They are Belgian. “
Anti-Semitic posters plastered on the facades of the Saint-Pierre hospital in Brussels
“Europe must also be clearer,” he continues. “Instead of demanding a ceasefire, we limit ourselves to asking for a humanitarian pause. And then following ? Shall we start once more? Germany still feels guilty since the Shoah and refrains from any criticism of Israel. And France banned pro-Palestinian demonstrations on its territory but not pro-Israeli ones, even if in the end, this ban was overturned. However, public opinion is divided. People were shocked by the Hamas attack and then by Israel’s response. “
I also blame the political world. For example, the recent allusions by socialists Pascal Labille and André Flahaut that Israel is a Nazi country are shameful and misleading. They can only catalyze hatred and anti-Semitism.
Joël Rubinfeld, president of the Belgian League once morest Anti-Semitism, is also very worried. “There had already been six wars but there, from the start, I felt that an unprecedented level of anti-Semitism would be reached in Belgium. A blatant example? On October 7, the day of the Hamas attack, a young schoolboy posted a message of solidarity with the Israelis on social networks. Barely two days later, he received threats. And on the 9th, around midday, he was attacked. Usually this type of act never happens this quickly.”
Joël Rubinfeld, president of the Belgian League once morest Anti-Semitism
“I also blame the political world,” he continues. “For example, the recent allusions by socialists Jean-Pascal Labille and André Flahaut that Israel is a Nazi country are shameful and false. They can only catalyze hatred and anti-Semitism. It’s irresponsible. On the left, they are in the electoral calculation. The PS is lagging behind, the electorate of Arab origin is no longer their preserve. Ecolo and the PTB are also on the case.”
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