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Yossi Lempkowicz

Yossi Lempkowicz

Yossi Lempkowicz is the Editor-in-Chief of European Jewish Press and Senior Media Advisor at the Europe Israel Press Association. A political science and diplomacy graduate, he is a passionate advocate for Israel, frequently appearing on radio, television, and in print to provide analysis and counter media bias. Discover his insights on European-Israeli relations, policies, and diplomacy.

Dutch Freedom Party (PVV) leader Geert Wilders speaks during a debate on the coalition agreement between D66, VVD, and CDA and final report at the House of Representatives in The Hague on February 3, 2026. Photo by Jeroen Jumelet/ANP/AFP via Getty Images.
World News
Dutch parliament finally approves ban of Muslim Brotherhood
The ban was initiated by the right-wing Party for Freedom of Geert Wilders.
Mar. 18, 2026
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Rabbi Yehuda Kaploun speaks at the JNS Visionary Leadership Assembly in New York City on Sept. 28, 2025, sharing how Jewish identity guides his work as U.S. special envoy–designate to combat antisemitism. Credit: JNS.
Antisemitism
‘There can be no illusion that the Iranian regime’s target is any Jewish community’
In Brussels, U.S. Special envoy to monitor and combat antisemitism Rabbi Yehuda Kaploun urged governments in Europe to step up security for Jewish communities.
Mar. 16, 2026
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U.S. Ambassador in Belgium Bill White (R) speaks to the press next to the mayor of Liege Willy Demeyer (L) outside the synagogue in Liege, eastern Belgium, after a pre-dawn blast damaged the building in what prosecutors said was being investigated as a suspected "terrorist" crime on March 9, 2026. Photo by John Thys/ AFP via Getty Images)
Antisemitism
US ambassador denounces Liège synagogue bombing as antisemitic attack
The United States “unconditionally supports the Jewish community’s right to practice its faith without intimidation.”
Mar. 11, 2026
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The Place de Trocadéro in Paris as seen from the Eiffel Tower, Sept. 25, 2010. Credit: Yortw via Wikimedia Commons.
Antisemitism
Three Jews threatened by knife-wielding man in Paris
“Are you Jews? Are you Israelis?” the suspect demanded.
Feb. 8, 2026
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Mohanad Alkhatib alongside then-Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh. Source: Mohanad Alkhatib/Social Media.
Antisemitism
Greece revokes asylum status of Gazan who praised Oct. 7, Hamas
Alkhatib continued to disseminate extremist propaganda after arriving in Europe. Now he lives in Brussels.
Jan. 19, 2026
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Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi hosts Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar in Hargeisa, Jan. 6, 2025. Credit: Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Israel News
‘The EU is against the will of the Somaliland people’
“They blindly believe they can force the people of Somaliland to reunite with the fake government of Somalia,” says Somaliland’s representative in Brussels.
Jan. 10, 2026
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen speaks at a Chanukah candle-lighting in Brussels on Dec. 17, 2025. Source: European Jewish Press.
Antisemitism
EU Commission head: ‘The old evil is once again rearing its head’
“There can be no place for the poison of antisemitism, especially in Europe,” Ursula von der Leyen tells Chanukah a gathering in Brussels.
Dec. 20, 2025
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German MEP Hildegard Bentele during the plenary session of the European Parliament, Brussels, Belgium, May 21, 2025. Photo by Martin Bertrand/Hans Lucas/AFP via Getty Images.
World News
German MEP: ‘High time to take EU sanctions against Israel off the table’
“Israel is now working with member states, leaving the E.U. outside more or less, sidelining it, ignoring it,” says Hildegard Bentele.
Dec. 15, 2025
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Fernando Pessoa University's Porto Campus in Portugal, Sept. 18, 2010. Photo by IsmailKupeli via Wikimedia Commons.
Antisemitism
Porto’s Fernando Pessoa U first in Portugal to adopt IHRA definition of antisemitism
The school has around 500 Jewish students.
Dec. 5, 2025
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Tomas Sandell, Founding Director of the European Coalition for Israel, MEP Hildegard Bentele and Israel's Ambassador to the EU and NATO, Avi Nir-Feldklein. Picture from Andy Vermaut.
Israel News
‘EU underestimates the traumatism and determination of Israelis’
“In a fast changing Middle East, the European Union should work with Israel as a partner and not by slogans.”
Nov. 22, 2025
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Palestinian Authority police officers on duty during a visit by P.A. head Mahmoud Abbas to Jenin on July 12, 2023. Photo by Nasser Ishtayeh/Flash90.
Israel News
EU plan would train 3,000 Palestinian police officers for Gaza
E.U.’s two civilian missions in Gaza focus on border assistance and supporting the P.A.’s policing and justice reforms.
Nov. 17, 2025
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High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affars and Security Policy Kaja Kallas attends the European Council meeting on June 26, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. Photo by Pier Marco Tacca/Getty Images.
Israel News
Despite ceasefire, EU’s proposed Israel sanctions not off the table
While the Israel-Hamas ceasefire has “changed the context,” the sanctions threat will not be rescinded until there is “real and sustained change on the ground,” said the EU’s foreign affairs chief.
Oct. 21, 2025
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