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Belgium summons US envoy over antisemitism tweet amid Antwerp circumcision probe

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Belgium summoned the U.S. ambassador on Tuesday following a social media post by Ambassador Bill White accusing the kingdom of antisemitic prosecution. Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot condemned the tweet as dangerous disinformation, stating it violated diplomatic norms by attacking a minister and interfering in judicial matters. This rare diplomatic move between allies underscores heightened tensions. Prévot emphasized Belgian law permits ritual circumcision only by qualified physicians under strict health standards, distancing himself from an ongoing investigation into unauthorized circumcisions in Antwerp.