Belgium Halts Consular Services for Citizens in Israeli Settlements, Sparking Outrage From Jewish Groups

Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever attends a press conference with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (not pictured), at the Chancellery, in Berlin, Germany, Aug. 26, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Annegret Hilse

Belgium has halted consular services for Belgian citizens living in Israeli settlements, affecting thousands of dual nationals and drawing outrage from Jewish leaders who call the move discriminatory.

According to multiple reports, the Belgian Consulate in Jerusalem and the Belgian...