Belgium's Prime Minister Sophie Wilmes, who is Jewish, calls Aalst Carnival an affront to nation's 'values and reputation': city's mayor says event is 'a display of unity'
In 6 weeks, Gabriel Pais's videos have gotten tens of thousands of views on his new organization's Facebook page. His goal: to play outside without the need for a military escort
Actress Carice van Houten and her associate Halina Reijn, who is married to a Jew, refuse to take part in talk show alongside Aalst mayor who has defended the display
Though she hasn't highlighted her Jewish roots, PM Sophie Wilmes said to recently see Judaism as 'a more important factor' in her life, according to one Jewish community member
Experts say actual levels of Jew-hatred are on par with other Western European countries, but the lack of condemnation and frequent defense of hate speech is unique
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