Belgian investigation into three Jewish men sparks diplomatic row with US
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A diplomatic dispute has erupted between Belgium and the US following criticism from US Ambassador Bill White regarding a Belgian investigation into three Jewish men in Antwerp suspected of performing illegal circumcisions. White denounced the investigation as antisemitic and demanded its cessation, prompting a rebuke from Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot, who denied any antisemitism in Belgium and accused White of violating diplomatic norms. White refused to apologize and reportedly threatened to bar a socialist politician from traveling to the US. Belgian authorities summoned White, reminding him of the Vienna Convention on diplomatic relations and emphasizing the need for respect for Belgian institutions and sovereignty. The investigation concerns ritual circumcisers suspected of lacking required medical qualifications.
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