Belarus

Jewish communities are registered and hold services under the same religion law as other faiths. President Lukashenko has used stereotypes about Jews, saying in June 2024 that more than half of those charged in a corruption case were Jews and blaming a "Jewish lobby" in a June 2026 interview, but neither remark called for treating Jews differently.

Last reviewed 26 Oct 2026

1. 2024-06-14
   President links Jews to corruption
   At a meeting with the government, the president said: "I'm not an antisemite, but more than half are Jews… Do they hold a privileged position here, that they steal?" He added that all were equal before the law. Israel's foreign ministry summoned the Belarusian ambassador.
   Source: Belarus 1 broadcast (archived copy)
2. 2022-04-15
   President's Pesach greeting
   President Lukashenko issued a Pesach greeting to Jewish citizens.
   Source: Pul Pervogo (presidential press pool channel)