The Free therefore contacted Ocam to try to understand the weight of the threat weighing on the Jewish community in Belgium and in Europe, where incidents of anti-Semitism have exploded recently.
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Not comparable to “after October 7”
“We have obviously taken note of the information revealed in the press. Ocam remains vigilant and constantly examines the situation, specifies the Ocam spokesperson. The comments that were revealed in certain media evoke both an imminent threat and the fact that the alert level has not been raised. However, the security services work constantly to ensure the security of all citizens, including the Jewish community, with continuous analysis. No threat is taken lightly. Our vigilance is total.”
“While it is true – and this has unfortunately been the case for a long time – that Jewish and Israeli institutions are regularly the subject of reports, several measures have been taken for a long time, while others have been taken recentlyhe adds. Because the measures are adapted according to the threats and risks identified, which can naturally evolve, particularly depending on current events.”
And added: “If we experienced a spike in reports after the October 7 attack on Jewish and Israeli institutions, what we are seeing today is not at all comparable. We are even on a downward curve. But that doesn’t change the fact that we remain vigilant at all times.”
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“Constantly on the alert”
On his side, the Crisis Center which agrees with us. “Obviously, we are aware of the information that has been disclosed by certain media. This information was shared with our partners such as Ocam, begins the spokesperson. The global situation is tense, which means that we are constantly on alert, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Measures have been taken, but for obvious security reasons, we will not say more . Because the first measure is not to say too much.”
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