Ambassador to Brussels calls comments 'libelous and defamatory,' sends letter to foreign ministry as counterpart called for dressing-down

Foreign Ministry says requirement to brand exports 'harms Israelis and Palestinians alike,' envoy cancels meetings with Belgian officials

New 7-party coalition 'will try to shut down all little dialogue left between both countries,' one Brussels resident warns

Resolution urging creation of 'list of efficient counter-measures' passes with huge majority; second motion urging government to recognize Palestinian state postponed for two weeks

Michael Freilich, Belgium's only Orthodox lawmaker, says fewer than 50 of 6,000 participants presented anti-Jewish displays, compares Aalst procession to Israeli Purim parades

'The political context has worked to silence our voice,' says Brad Parker of Defence for Children International-Palestine, which Jerusalem has accused of extreme bias

Brad Parker is a senior member of Defence for Children International – Palestine, which Jerusalem alleges is linked to the PFLP terror group

Ambassador summoned over retweet rebuking Brussels for hosting 'terror supporters' at upcoming Security Council session; Jerusalem insists Belgium cancel invite to Brad Parker

Country's deputy ambassador summoned to Foreign Ministry for 'very harsh' rebuke after Brussels invites 'radical' pro-Palestinian activist Brad Parker to address Security Council

Case of Oded Gez has set precedents, with state rabbinate publicizing his name to pressure him; after his 2016 escape under false identity, marriage was annulled in rare step