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Antwerp Belgium Protest in Solidarity with Gaza - Belgium

A woman holds a spoon and a pot lid during a protest in Antwerp, Belgium on August 11, 2025. Protesters use kitchenware to make noise as a symbolic act against the starvation faced by Palestinians in Gaza. For the fifth consecutive week, hundreds of Antwerp residents gathered at City Hall to protest the situation in Gaza and the West Bank. Demonstrators used pots and pans to make noise, contrasting what they described as the silence of the Belgian government. They also called on the city council to remove the Israeli flag from the building’s facade, arguing it has no place there, but the council has so far refused. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Antwerp Belgium Protest in Solidarity with Gaza - Belgium

A group of protesters and chant outside Antwerp City Hall in Belgium on August 11, 2025. For the fifth consecutive week, hundreds of Antwerp residents gathered at City Hall to protest the situation in Gaza and the West Bank. Demonstrators used pots and pans to make noise, contrasting what they described as the silence of the Belgian government. They also called on the city council to remove the Israeli flag from the building’s facade, arguing it has no place there, but the council has so far refused. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Antwerp Belgium Protest in Solidarity with Gaza - Belgium

A woman holds a sign painted with the word “Gaza” as protesters gather in Antwerp, Belgium on August 11, 2025. For the fifth consecutive week, hundreds of Antwerp residents gathered at City Hall to protest the situation in Gaza and the West Bank. Demonstrators used pots and pans to make noise, contrasting what they described as the silence of the Belgian government. They also called on the city council to remove the Israeli flag from the building’s facade, arguing it has no place there, but the council has so far refused. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Antwerp Belgium Protest in Solidarity with Gaza - Belgium

A group of protesters and chant outside Antwerp City Hall in Belgium on August 11, 2025. For the fifth consecutive week, hundreds of Antwerp residents gathered at City Hall to protest the situation in Gaza and the West Bank. Demonstrators used pots and pans to make noise, contrasting what they described as the silence of the Belgian government. They also called on the city council to remove the Israeli flag from the building’s facade, arguing it has no place there, but the council has so far refused. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Antwerp Belgium Protest in Solidarity with Gaza - Belgium

A woman wearing a keffiyeh reads from her phone during a demonstration in Antwerp, Belgium on August 11, 2025. For the fifth consecutive week, hundreds of Antwerp residents gathered at City Hall to protest the situation in Gaza and the West Bank. Demonstrators used pots and pans to make noise, contrasting what they described as the silence of the Belgian government. They also called on the city council to remove the Israeli flag from the building’s facade, arguing it has no place there, but the council has so far refused. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Antwerp Belgium Protest in Solidarity with Gaza - Belgium

An elderly woman sits among protesters during a rally in Antwerp, Belgium on August 11, 2025. For the fifth consecutive week, hundreds of Antwerp residents gathered at City Hall to protest the situation in Gaza and the West Bank. Demonstrators used pots and pans to make noise, contrasting what they described as the silence of the Belgian government. They also called on the city council to remove the Israeli flag from the building’s facade, arguing it has no place there, but the council has so far refused. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Antwerp Belgium Protest in Solidarity with Gaza - Belgium

A woman wearing a keffiyeh films on her phone during a rally in Antwerp, Belgium on August 11, 2025. For the fifth consecutive week, hundreds of Antwerp residents gathered at City Hall to protest the situation in Gaza and the West Bank. Demonstrators used pots and pans to make noise, contrasting what they described as the silence of the Belgian government. They also called on the city council to remove the Israeli flag from the building’s facade, arguing it has no place there, but the council has so far refused. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Antwerp Belgium Protest in Solidarity with Gaza - Belgium

People hold Palestinian flags and placards with photos of victims during a protest outside Antwerp City Hall in Antwerp, Belgium on August 11, 2025. For the fifth consecutive week, hundreds of Antwerp residents gathered at City Hall to protest the situation in Gaza and the West Bank. Demonstrators used pots and pans to make noise, contrasting what they described as the silence of the Belgian government. They also called on the city council to remove the Israeli flag from the building’s facade, arguing it has no place there, but the council has so far refused. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Antwerp Belgium Protest in Solidarity with Gaza - Belgium

People stand holding Palestinian flags and photos of victims outside Antwerp City Hall in Antwerp, Belgium on August 11, 2025. For the fifth consecutive week, hundreds of Antwerp residents gathered at City Hall to protest the situation in Gaza and the West Bank. Demonstrators used pots and pans to make noise, contrasting what they described as the silence of the Belgian government. They also called on the city council to remove the Israeli flag from the building’s facade, arguing it has no place there, but the council has so far refused. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Antwerp Belgium Protest in Solidarity with Gaza - Belgium

A group of protesters and chant outside Antwerp City Hall in Belgium on August 11, 2025. For the fifth consecutive week, hundreds of Antwerp residents gathered at City Hall to protest the situation in Gaza and the West Bank. Demonstrators used pots and pans to make noise, contrasting what they described as the silence of the Belgian government. They also called on the city council to remove the Israeli flag from the building’s facade, arguing it has no place there, but the council has so far refused. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Antwerp Belgium Protest in Solidarity with Gaza - Belgium

A man holds a placard reading “Time for action to stop genocide” during a protest outside Antwerp City Hall in Antwerp, Belgium on August 11, 2025. For the fifth consecutive week, hundreds of Antwerp residents gathered at City Hall to protest the situation in Gaza and the West Bank. Demonstrators used pots and pans to make noise, contrasting what they described as the silence of the Belgian government. They also called on the city council to remove the Israeli flag from the building’s facade, arguing it has no place there, but the council has so far refused. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Antwerp Belgium Protest in Solidarity with Gaza - Belgium

People stand holding Palestinian flags and photos of victims outside Antwerp City Hall in Antwerp, Belgium on August 11, 2025. For the fifth consecutive week, hundreds of Antwerp residents gathered at City Hall to protest the situation in Gaza and the West Bank. Demonstrators used pots and pans to make noise, contrasting what they described as the silence of the Belgian government. They also called on the city council to remove the Israeli flag from the building’s facade, arguing it has no place there, but the council has so far refused. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Antwerp Belgium Protest in Solidarity with Gaza - Belgium

Palestinian flags are displayed alongside other international flags on the facade of Antwerp City Hall in Antwerp, Belgium on August 11, 2025. For the fifth consecutive week, hundreds of Antwerp residents gathered at City Hall to protest the situation in Gaza and the West Bank. Demonstrators used pots and pans to make noise, contrasting what they described as the silence of the Belgian government. They also called on the city council to remove the Israeli flag from the building’s facade, arguing it has no place there, but the council has so far refused. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Antwerp Belgium Protest in Solidarity with Gaza - Belgium

People hold Palestinian flags and placards with photos of victims during a protest outside Antwerp City Hall in Antwerp, Belgium on August 11, 2025. For the fifth consecutive week, hundreds of Antwerp residents gathered at City Hall to protest the situation in Gaza and the West Bank. Demonstrators used pots and pans to make noise, contrasting what they described as the silence of the Belgian government. They also called on the city council to remove the Israeli flag from the building’s facade, arguing it has no place there, but the council has so far refused. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Antwerp Belgium Protest in Solidarity with Gaza - Belgium

A protester holds a Palestinian flag and a photo of victims during a rally outside Antwerp City Hall in Antwerp, Belgium on August 11, 2025. For the fifth consecutive week, hundreds of Antwerp residents gathered at City Hall to protest the situation in Gaza and the West Bank. Demonstrators used pots and pans to make noise, contrasting what they described as the silence of the Belgian government. They also called on the city council to remove the Israeli flag from the building’s facade, arguing it has no place there, but the council has so far refused. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Antwerp Belgium Protest in Solidarity with Gaza - Belgium

Two children sit on the steps holding a placard reading “Viva Palestina” and “From the river to the sea” during a protest in Antwerp, Belgium on August 11, 2025. For the fifth consecutive week, hundreds of Antwerp residents gathered at City Hall to protest the situation in Gaza and the West Bank. Demonstrators used pots and pans to make noise, contrasting what they described as the silence of the Belgian government. They also called on the city council to remove the Israeli flag from the building’s facade, arguing it has no place there, but the council has so far refused. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Antwerp Belgium Protest in Solidarity with Gaza - Belgium

People hold Palestinian flags and placards with photos of victims during a protest outside Antwerp City Hall in Antwerp, Belgium on August 11, 2025. For the fifth consecutive week, hundreds of Antwerp residents gathered at City Hall to protest the situation in Gaza and the West Bank. Demonstrators used pots and pans to make noise, contrasting what they described as the silence of the Belgian government. They also called on the city council to remove the Israeli flag from the building’s facade, arguing it has no place there, but the council has so far refused. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Antwerp Belgium Protest in Solidarity with Gaza - Belgium

Demonstrators carry a large “Justice for Palestine” banner during a protest outside Antwerp City Hall in Antwerp, Belgium on August 11, 2025. For the fifth consecutive week, hundreds of Antwerp residents gathered at City Hall to protest the situation in Gaza and the West Bank. Demonstrators used pots and pans to make noise, contrasting what they described as the silence of the Belgian government. They also called on the city council to remove the Israeli flag from the building’s facade, arguing it has no place there, but the council has so far refused. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Customs Officer Illustration - Rotterdam

A female police customs officer looks towards the port of Rotterdam in Rotterdam, The Netherlands on March 19, 2025. In order to contain the supply of cocaine from Central and South America to Rotterdam and Antwerp, the police and justice department in the ports of those cities must be given more capacity. Extractors, takers, intruders. They have all sorts of names, the young people are often between 18 and 30 years old. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Customs Officer Illustration - Rotterdam

A female police customs officer looks towards the port of Rotterdam in Rotterdam, The Netherlands on March 19, 2025. In order to contain the supply of cocaine from Central and South America to Rotterdam and Antwerp, the police and justice department in the ports of those cities must be given more capacity. Extractors, takers, intruders. They have all sorts of names, the young people are often between 18 and 30 years old. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Customs Officer Illustration - Rotterdam

A female police customs officer looks towards the port of Rotterdam in Rotterdam, The Netherlands on March 19, 2025. In order to contain the supply of cocaine from Central and South America to Rotterdam and Antwerp, the police and justice department in the ports of those cities must be given more capacity. Extractors, takers, intruders. They have all sorts of names, the young people are often between 18 and 30 years old. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Customs Officer Illustration - Rotterdam

A female police customs officer looks towards the port of Rotterdam in Rotterdam, The Netherlands on March 19, 2025. In order to contain the supply of cocaine from Central and South America to Rotterdam and Antwerp, the police and justice department in the ports of those cities must be given more capacity. Extractors, takers, intruders. They have all sorts of names, the young people are often between 18 and 30 years old. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Customs Officer Illustration - Rotterdam

A female police customs officer looks towards the port of Rotterdam in Rotterdam, The Netherlands on March 19, 2025. In order to contain the supply of cocaine from Central and South America to Rotterdam and Antwerp, the police and justice department in the ports of those cities must be given more capacity. Extractors, takers, intruders. They have all sorts of names, the young people are often between 18 and 30 years old. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Customs Officer Illustration - Rotterdam

A female police customs officer looks towards the port of Rotterdam in Rotterdam, The Netherlands on March 19, 2025. In order to contain the supply of cocaine from Central and South America to Rotterdam and Antwerp, the police and justice department in the ports of those cities must be given more capacity. Extractors, takers, intruders. They have all sorts of names, the young people are often between 18 and 30 years old. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Customs Officer Illustration - Rotterdam

A female police customs officer looks towards the port of Rotterdam in Rotterdam, The Netherlands on March 19, 2025. In order to contain the supply of cocaine from Central and South America to Rotterdam and Antwerp, the police and justice department in the ports of those cities must be given more capacity. Extractors, takers, intruders. They have all sorts of names, the young people are often between 18 and 30 years old. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Customs Officer Illustration - Rotterdam

A female police customs officer looks towards the port of Rotterdam in Rotterdam, The Netherlands on March 19, 2025. In order to contain the supply of cocaine from Central and South America to Rotterdam and Antwerp, the police and justice department in the ports of those cities must be given more capacity. Extractors, takers, intruders. They have all sorts of names, the young people are often between 18 and 30 years old. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Customs Officer Illustration - Rotterdam

A female police customs officer looks towards the port of Rotterdam in Rotterdam, The Netherlands on March 19, 2025. In order to contain the supply of cocaine from Central and South America to Rotterdam and Antwerp, the police and justice department in the ports of those cities must be given more capacity. Extractors, takers, intruders. They have all sorts of names, the young people are often between 18 and 30 years old. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Customs Officer Illustration - Rotterdam

A female police customs officer looks towards the port of Rotterdam in Rotterdam, The Netherlands on March 19, 2025. In order to contain the supply of cocaine from Central and South America to Rotterdam and Antwerp, the police and justice department in the ports of those cities must be given more capacity. Extractors, takers, intruders. They have all sorts of names, the young people are often between 18 and 30 years old. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Customs Officer Illustration - Rotterdam

A female police customs officer looks towards the port of Rotterdam in Rotterdam, The Netherlands on March 19, 2025. In order to contain the supply of cocaine from Central and South America to Rotterdam and Antwerp, the police and justice department in the ports of those cities must be given more capacity. Extractors, takers, intruders. They have all sorts of names, the young people are often between 18 and 30 years old. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Customs Officer Illustration - Rotterdam

A female police customs officer looks towards the port of Rotterdam in Rotterdam, The Netherlands on March 19, 2025. In order to contain the supply of cocaine from Central and South America to Rotterdam and Antwerp, the police and justice department in the ports of those cities must be given more capacity. Extractors, takers, intruders. They have all sorts of names, the young people are often between 18 and 30 years old. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Customs Officer Illustration - Rotterdam

A female police customs officer looks towards the port of Rotterdam in Rotterdam, The Netherlands on March 19, 2025. In order to contain the supply of cocaine from Central and South America to Rotterdam and Antwerp, the police and justice department in the ports of those cities must be given more capacity. Extractors, takers, intruders. They have all sorts of names, the young people are often between 18 and 30 years old. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jewish Community Celebrates Purim In Antwerp

Jews celebrate Purim. In Antwerp, the large Jewish community also celebrates this festival of lots. A mininster from the Persian Empire wanted to exterminate the Jews, but the Jews escaped this fate 3,000 years ago. Purim starts in the syanagogue with the reading from the story of Esther. Many visitors to the synagogue come to the service dressed up. People therefore call this Jewish carnival. Antwerp, Netherlands, on March 13, 2025. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jewish Community Celebrates Purim In Antwerp

Jews celebrate Purim. In Antwerp, the large Jewish community also celebrates this festival of lots. A mininster from the Persian Empire wanted to exterminate the Jews, but the Jews escaped this fate 3,000 years ago. Purim starts in the syanagogue with the reading from the story of Esther. Many visitors to the synagogue come to the service dressed up. People therefore call this Jewish carnival. Antwerp, Netherlands, on March 13, 2025. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jewish Community Celebrates Purim In Antwerp

Jews celebrate Purim. In Antwerp, the large Jewish community also celebrates this festival of lots. A mininster from the Persian Empire wanted to exterminate the Jews, but the Jews escaped this fate 3,000 years ago. Purim starts in the syanagogue with the reading from the story of Esther. Many visitors to the synagogue come to the service dressed up. People therefore call this Jewish carnival. Antwerp, Netherlands, on March 13, 2025. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jewish Community Celebrates Purim In Antwerp

Jews celebrate Purim. In Antwerp, the large Jewish community also celebrates this festival of lots. A mininster from the Persian Empire wanted to exterminate the Jews, but the Jews escaped this fate 3,000 years ago. Purim starts in the syanagogue with the reading from the story of Esther. Many visitors to the synagogue come to the service dressed up. People therefore call this Jewish carnival. Antwerp, Netherlands, on March 13, 2025. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jewish Community Celebrates Purim In Antwerp

Jews celebrate Purim. In Antwerp, the large Jewish community also celebrates this festival of lots. A mininster from the Persian Empire wanted to exterminate the Jews, but the Jews escaped this fate 3,000 years ago. Purim starts in the syanagogue with the reading from the story of Esther. Many visitors to the synagogue come to the service dressed up. People therefore call this Jewish carnival. Antwerp, Netherlands, on March 13, 2025. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jewish Community Celebrates Purim In Antwerp

Jews celebrate Purim. In Antwerp, the large Jewish community also celebrates this festival of lots. A mininster from the Persian Empire wanted to exterminate the Jews, but the Jews escaped this fate 3,000 years ago. Purim starts in the syanagogue with the reading from the story of Esther. Many visitors to the synagogue come to the service dressed up. People therefore call this Jewish carnival. Antwerp, Netherlands, on March 13, 2025. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jewish Community Celebrates Purim In Antwerp

Jews celebrate Purim. In Antwerp, the large Jewish community also celebrates this festival of lots. A mininster from the Persian Empire wanted to exterminate the Jews, but the Jews escaped this fate 3,000 years ago. Purim starts in the syanagogue with the reading from the story of Esther. Many visitors to the synagogue come to the service dressed up. People therefore call this Jewish carnival. Antwerp, Netherlands, on March 13, 2025. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jewish Community Celebrates Purim In Antwerp

Jews celebrate Purim. In Antwerp, the large Jewish community also celebrates this festival of lots. A mininster from the Persian Empire wanted to exterminate the Jews, but the Jews escaped this fate 3,000 years ago. Purim starts in the syanagogue with the reading from the story of Esther. Many visitors to the synagogue come to the service dressed up. People therefore call this Jewish carnival. Antwerp, Netherlands, on March 13, 2025. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jewish Community Celebrates Purim In Antwerp

Jews celebrate Purim. In Antwerp, the large Jewish community also celebrates this festival of lots. A mininster from the Persian Empire wanted to exterminate the Jews, but the Jews escaped this fate 3,000 years ago. Purim starts in the syanagogue with the reading from the story of Esther. Many visitors to the synagogue come to the service dressed up. People therefore call this Jewish carnival. Antwerp, Netherlands, on March 13, 2025. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jewish Community Celebrates Purim In Antwerp

Jews celebrate Purim. In Antwerp, the large Jewish community also celebrates this festival of lots. A mininster from the Persian Empire wanted to exterminate the Jews, but the Jews escaped this fate 3,000 years ago. Purim starts in the syanagogue with the reading from the story of Esther. Many visitors to the synagogue come to the service dressed up. People therefore call this Jewish carnival. Antwerp, Netherlands, on March 13, 2025. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jewish Community Celebrates Purim In Antwerp

Jews celebrate Purim. In Antwerp, the large Jewish community also celebrates this festival of lots. A mininster from the Persian Empire wanted to exterminate the Jews, but the Jews escaped this fate 3,000 years ago. Purim starts in the syanagogue with the reading from the story of Esther. Many visitors to the synagogue come to the service dressed up. People therefore call this Jewish carnival. Antwerp, Netherlands, on March 13, 2025. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jewish Community Celebrates Purim In Antwerp

Jews celebrate Purim. In Antwerp, the large Jewish community also celebrates this festival of lots. A mininster from the Persian Empire wanted to exterminate the Jews, but the Jews escaped this fate 3,000 years ago. Purim starts in the syanagogue with the reading from the story of Esther. Many visitors to the synagogue come to the service dressed up. People therefore call this Jewish carnival. Antwerp, Netherlands, on March 13, 2025. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jewish Community Celebrates Purim In Antwerp

Jews celebrate Purim. In Antwerp, the large Jewish community also celebrates this festival of lots. A mininster from the Persian Empire wanted to exterminate the Jews, but the Jews escaped this fate 3,000 years ago. Purim starts in the syanagogue with the reading from the story of Esther. Many visitors to the synagogue come to the service dressed up. People therefore call this Jewish carnival. Antwerp, Netherlands, on March 13, 2025. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jewish Community Celebrates Purim In Antwerp

Jews celebrate Purim. In Antwerp, the large Jewish community also celebrates this festival of lots. A mininster from the Persian Empire wanted to exterminate the Jews, but the Jews escaped this fate 3,000 years ago. Purim starts in the syanagogue with the reading from the story of Esther. Many visitors to the synagogue come to the service dressed up. People therefore call this Jewish carnival. Antwerp, Netherlands, on March 13, 2025. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jewish Community Celebrates Purim In Antwerp

Jews celebrate Purim. In Antwerp, the large Jewish community also celebrates this festival of lots. A mininster from the Persian Empire wanted to exterminate the Jews, but the Jews escaped this fate 3,000 years ago. Purim starts in the syanagogue with the reading from the story of Esther. Many visitors to the synagogue come to the service dressed up. People therefore call this Jewish carnival. Antwerp, Netherlands, on March 13, 2025. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jewish Community Celebrates Purim In Antwerp

Jews celebrate Purim. In Antwerp, the large Jewish community also celebrates this festival of lots. A mininster from the Persian Empire wanted to exterminate the Jews, but the Jews escaped this fate 3,000 years ago. Purim starts in the syanagogue with the reading from the story of Esther. Many visitors to the synagogue come to the service dressed up. People therefore call this Jewish carnival. Antwerp, Netherlands, on March 13, 2025. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jewish Community Celebrates Purim In Antwerp

Jews celebrate Purim. In Antwerp, the large Jewish community also celebrates this festival of lots. A mininster from the Persian Empire wanted to exterminate the Jews, but the Jews escaped this fate 3,000 years ago. Purim starts in the syanagogue with the reading from the story of Esther. Many visitors to the synagogue come to the service dressed up. People therefore call this Jewish carnival. Antwerp, Netherlands, on March 13, 2025. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jewish Community Celebrates Purim In Antwerp

Jews celebrate Purim. In Antwerp, the large Jewish community also celebrates this festival of lots. A mininster from the Persian Empire wanted to exterminate the Jews, but the Jews escaped this fate 3,000 years ago. Purim starts in the syanagogue with the reading from the story of Esther. Many visitors to the synagogue come to the service dressed up. People therefore call this Jewish carnival. Antwerp, Netherlands, on March 13, 2025. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jewish Community Celebrates Purim In Antwerp

Jews celebrate Purim. In Antwerp, the large Jewish community also celebrates this festival of lots. A mininster from the Persian Empire wanted to exterminate the Jews, but the Jews escaped this fate 3,000 years ago. Purim starts in the syanagogue with the reading from the story of Esther. Many visitors to the synagogue come to the service dressed up. People therefore call this Jewish carnival. Antwerp, Netherlands, on March 13, 2025. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM