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Warning: Circumcision Ban Threatens Jewish Life in Belgium

2/18/2026

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Ralph Pais, vice president of Belgium’s Jewish Information and Documentation Centre, warns banning circumcision would end Jewish life in Belgium.
The warning follows US Ambassador Bill White's call for Belgium to allow circumcisions by Jewish mohalim.
Belgian Deputy Prime Minister Maxime Prévot says ritual circumcision is permitted under strict health standards.
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar cites rising antisemitism in Belgium, including fears among Jews and attacks on Jewish sites.

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Ralph Pais, vice president of Belgium’s Jewish Information and Documentation Centre, warns banning circumcision would end Jewish life in Belgium.
The warning follows US Ambassador Bill White's call for Belgium to allow circumcisions by Jewish mohalim.
Belgian Deputy Prime Minister Maxime Prévot says ritual circumcision is permitted under strict health standards.
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar cites rising antisemitism in Belgium, including fears among Jews and attacks on Jewish sites.