Belgian investigation into three Jewish men sparks diplomatic row with US

2026-02-18 - 16:13

US ambassador accused of interference after labelling inquiry into suspected illegal circumcisions ‘antisemitic’ A diplomatic row is escalating between Belgium and the US, with Donald Trump’s ambassador refusing to apologise for accusing his host country of antisemitism and reportedly threatening to bar a socialist politician from travelling to the US. Bill White, a staunch ally of the president like many US ambassadors, on Monday demanded Belgium drop a “ridiculous” and “antisemitic” investigation into three Jewish men suspected of performing circumcisions without medical qualifications. Continue reading...