Belgian investigation into three Jewish men sparks diplomatic row with US
by Jon Henley Europe correspondent from World news | The Guardian on (#73NDF)
US ambassador accused of interference after labelling inquiry into suspected illegal circumcisions antisemitic'
A diplomatic row is escalating between Belgium and the US, with Donald Trump's ambassador refusing to apologise for accusing his host country of antisemitism and reportedly threatening to bar a socialist politician from travelling to the US.
Bill White, a staunch ally of the president like many US ambassadors, on Monday demanded Belgium drop a ridiculous" and antisemitic" investigation into three Jewish men suspected of performing circumcisions without medical qualifications.
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