The Federation of Jewish Communities of Ukraine participated in the Brussels conference on combating anti-Semitism

Federation of Jewish Communities of Ukraine reported that its delegation participated in the European Jewish Association conference in Brussels (April 15-16, 2026), dedicated to the sharp rise of anti-Semitism in Europe, increased violence, and the growing sense of insecurity among Jews in public spaces. For the Israeli audience, this is not just news about an international event. It is an important signal that Ukrainian Jewish structures continue to work not only within the country but also at the pan-European level, engaging in discussions on mechanisms to protect Jewish life at a time when threats are becoming more open.

The forum itself took place in Brussels, Belgium, and gathered more than a hundred Jewish leaders, politicians, and diplomats.

The focus of the discussion was on practical measures to respond to anti-Semitism — from issues of physical security to legislative tools that could provide Jewish communities in Europe with more sustainable protection. In the current conditions, this is especially significant for both Israel and Jewish communities beyond its borders, because it is no longer about sporadic incidents but about pressure increasingly perceived as systemic.

What exactly did the Federation of Jewish Communities of Ukraine report

The Federation of Jewish Communities of Ukraine emphasized that it participated in the European Jewish Association conference “Global Intifada: Jewish Communities on the Frontline.” The very name of the event shows how sharply the problem is formulated in Europe today. Organizers and participants spoke not about theoretical risks but about a concrete threat to Jewish families, community institutions, schools, synagogues, and the everyday sense of security.

According to the FJCU, during the two days of the forum, participants discussed practical response steps. The discussion covered security measures, political decisions, legal guarantees, and long-term approaches to protecting the Jewish presence in Europe.

For the Israeli reader, it is especially important that the Ukrainian delegation was present at such a platform: it shows the desire of Jewish communities in Ukraine to be part of the common international response to the rise of anti-Semitism.

What statements were made at the conference

One of the strongest public signals was the speech by the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola. She stated that attacks on synagogues, assaults on schools, arson of ambulances, and the fear of Jewish families to go out are not isolated episodes but blows to Europe itself and the values it stands on.

Equally important was the speech by the head of the European Jewish Association, Rabbi Menachem Margolin.

He presented an initiative to grant Jews in European countries a special status as a protected minority. This idea contains a very specific logic: not only general words about tolerance are needed, but clear legal guarantees, working security mechanisms, and long-term protection of Jewish life.

Why this is important for Israel and the Jewish world

For the Israeli audience, the news that the Federation of Jewish Communities of Ukraine participated in such a forum is important on several levels. Firstly, it shows that Ukrainian Jewish organizations are not only focused on internal war problems and continue to be present in the pan-European Jewish dialogue. Secondly, it confirms that the issue of anti-Semitism in Europe is no longer considered peripheral.

When representatives of the EU, the USA, Israel, and major Jewish organizations gather in Brussels to discuss threats to Jewish communities, it means that the problem has reached a strategic level.

Israel closely monitors such processes because the security of Jewish communities outside the country has long been not only a diaspora topic but also part of the overall Jewish and political agenda.

Who else participated in the event

Among the key speakers were the leader of the Belgian MR party Georges-Louis Bouchez, Israel’s ambassador to the EU and NATO Avi Nir-Feldklein, US Special Envoy for Monitoring and Combating Anti-Semitism Rabbi Yehuda Kaplun, European Commission Coordinator on Combating Anti-Semitism and Supporting Jewish Life Katharina von Schnurbein, and US Ambassador to Belgium Bill White.

Such a composition of participants makes the conference itself particularly significant. It was not just an internal meeting of activists or community leaders. It was a platform where the security issues of Jews were discussed at the intersection of diplomacy, politics, legislation, and international coordination.

NAnews — Israel News | Nikk.Agency in this context draws attention to another important detail: the participation of the Federation of Jewish Communities of Ukraine in such international formats appears as part of a systematic effort to protect the rights of Jewish communities, enhance their security, and coordinate international efforts against anti-Semitism. And this is what makes the FJCU’s message significant not only for Ukraine but for the entire Jewish space, including Israel.

What signal does the Brussels conference send

During the forum, US Ambassador to Belgium Bill White received the King David Award for significant contributions to the protection of Jewish communities, religious freedoms, and combating anti-Semitism.

Among previous laureates were Roberta Metsola, former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, and the Chelsea football club, noted for a large-scale campaign against anti-Semitism. This detail shows that the fight against anti-Semitism in Europe is increasingly being brought into the space of public recognition and political responsibility.

The main meaning of the message from the Federation of Jewish Communities of Ukraine is different. It records that the Ukrainian Jewish delegation was part of an important international conversation about the future of Jewish security in Europe. In conditions where anti-Semitism is increasingly manifesting openly, such participation becomes not a formality but an element of long and necessary work.

As a result, the FJCU news from April 16, 2026, is not just a report on participation in a conference. It is a message that Ukrainian Jewish communities remain engaged in international processes where one of the key issues for the modern Jewish world is being resolved: how to protect Jewish life, freedom, and dignity in Europe, which is once again facing very old and very dangerous threats.