The Belgian foreign ministry summoned US Ambassador Bill White for talks. The reason for this decision is the diplomat's public accusations against Belgian authorities. White accused the government of 'unacceptable harassment' of the Jewish community in connection with an investigation into ritual circumcisions performed by individuals without medical qualifications. The dispute concerns the actions of the prosecutor's office in Antwerp and the competence of Federal Health Minister Frank Vandenbroucke in overseeing religious practices.
Diplomatic relations between Brussels and Washington have cooled sharply following a series of social media posts by the US ambassador. <przypis title=