Belgian Hospital Under Fire After Recording ‘Jewish’ as Allergy in Child’s File

A disturbing case has surfaced in Knokke, Belgium, where a 9-year-old girl’s hospital record included “Jewish (Israeli)” listed under allergies, raising outrage and sparking legal action.

The entry was made after the child was treated for “traumatic pain in the lower part of the left arm.” Instead of documenting legitimate medical information, the attending physician wrote “Jewish (Israeli)” in the allergies section, amounting to blatant antisemitism.

According to the JID organization, which combats antisemitism, the doctor responsible is of Middle Eastern origin and has shared anti-Israel posts in Arabic on social media. JID confirmed it will file official complaints with both Belgian authorities and the country’s medical regulators.

“This is not only an antisemitic slur recorded in a child’s medical file, but also a blatant violation of medical ethics,” the group declared, adding that such behavior undermines trust in Belgium’s healthcare system.

The organization further noted that Jewish patients in several European countries — including Ireland, Britain, and Norway — have reported feeling unsafe seeking treatment since October 7, with some choosing to conceal their identity to avoid discrimination.

“Antisemitism must never become the norm, especially not in official medical documentation concerning a child,” JID stressed. “We expect the hospital and the Belgian Medical Council to address this matter with the utmost seriousness.”

Ralph Pace, JID’s chairman, denounced the case as “a case of maximum severity,” pledging to pursue every available legal and disciplinary step. “Writing such a note in a medical report crosses every red line,” he said.