May 6, 2026
U.S. slams Belgium's criminal charges against three Jewish men for performing ritual circumcisions
U.S. Ambassador to Belgium Bill White is criticizing Belgian prosecutors for filing criminal charges this week against three Jewish men for performing ritual circumcisions, calling it a "shameful stain" on the country that many would deem antisemitic.
TL;DR
- U.S. Ambassador to Belgium Bill White criticizes Belgian prosecutors.
- Criminal charges were filed against three Jewish men.
- The charges are for performing ritual circumcisions.
- White called the charges a 'shameful stain' on Belgium.
- The action was deemed potentially antisemitic by many.