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Belgium Deploys Soldiers to Protect Jewish Community Amid Attacks

3/23/2026

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Belgium deployed soldiers in major cities on March 23 to bolster security for the Jewish community amid rising antisemitic attacks.
The decision followed an explosion at a synagogue in Liege and an arson attack on a synagogue in Rotterdam.
The Belgian Defence Minister Theo Francken emphasized that safety is a basic right.
The military presence will secure Jewish sites, including synagogues and schools, in collaboration with the federal police.

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Belgium deployed soldiers in major cities on March 23 to bolster security for the Jewish community amid rising antisemitic attacks.
The decision followed an explosion at a synagogue in Liege and an arson attack on a synagogue in Rotterdam.
The Belgian Defence Minister Theo Francken emphasized that safety is a basic right.
The military presence will secure Jewish sites, including synagogues and schools, in collaboration with the federal police.