image sourced from original article at The Consulate General of Belgium in Jerusalem has refused to renew the passport of a Belgian Israeli woman because she lives in the Pisgat Ze'ev neighborhood of Jerusalem. According to the consulate, the area is not recognized under international law, which Belgium follows, and this formed the basis for the decision.
The woman said she was 'shocked' by the refusal, describing it as the first time such an action had been taken against her. The case marks an unprecedented move by the Belgian diplomatic mission in the city and raises questions about how residency beyond the Green Line may affect consular services for Belgian citizens.
