Jewish leaders across Europe, along with diplomats from Israel and the United States, have expressed outrage over the Antwerp Public Prosecutor's plans to charge two Jewish mohels with performing illegal circumcisions. In an open letter, 45 leaders accused the prosecutors of infringing on religious freedom and effectively criminalizing the practice of circumcision, which they view as antisemitic. The charges stem from investigations into circumcisions performed by unlicensed practitioners, which is against Belgian law. Israeli Foreign Affairs Minister Gideon Sa'ar described the prosecution as a 'scarlet letter on Belgian society,' while US Ambassador Bill White stated that Belgium's image would be tarnished internationally. In response, Belgium's Foreign Minister Maxime Prévo said it was inappropriate to criticize the country over judicial matters initiated by Jewish community complaints. The controversy is heightened by concerns surrounding the health risks associated with certain circumcision practices, which have led to infections in infants in other regions.