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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’
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
Mar. 11, 2026
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Josep Borrell
Antisemitism
Borrell proposes to suspend EU-Israel political talks
The European Union foreign affairs chief’s motion is likely to be opposed by several member states.
Nov. 15, 2024
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An antisemitic demonstrator in Berlin with Nazi tattoos on arm, July 17, 2014. Photo by Boris Niehaus via Wikimedia Commons.
Antisemitism
Soccer players from U17 Berlin Jewish club assaulted after match
The children faced repeated insults and spitting without intervention from the referee.
Nov. 10, 2024
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Prime Minister of Ireland Simon Harris talks with media at the European Union and Gulf Cooperation Council Summit on Oct. 16, 2024 in Brussels, Belgium. Photo by Pier Marco Tacca/Getty Images.
Israel News
Irish PM calls on EU to review trade ties with Israel
“What Israel and the Knesset did last night is despicable, dishonorable and shameful,” said Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris, referring to Israel’s banning of UNRWA.
Oct. 30, 2024
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The Brussels Press Club. Source: EJP.
Israel News
Brussels Press Club cancels event featuring Hamas rep in Europe
Majed Al-Zeer, CEO of event organizer EUPAC, is affiliated to Hamas, a terrorist group proscribed by the European Union.
Oct. 22, 2024
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Former French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner and Marianne Halter (Marianne Weitzmann Nelson) attend the Marek Halter wedding ceremony at the 3rd arrondissement's town hall in Paris on Feb. 07, 2023. Photo by Foc Kan/WireImage via Getty Images.
Israel News
Ex-French FM: Natural to be antisemitic after damage by IDF
“France has always been antisemitic,” Bernard Kouchner added.
Oct. 22, 2024
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A woman holds a European Union of Jewish Students (EUJS) placard that reads, "Antisemitism, it's no," during a march in central Brussels, part of national protests called by the Belgian League Against Anti-Semitism, on Dec. 10, 2023. Photo by Simon Wohlfahrt/AFP via Getty Images.
Antisemitism
23 EU member states have adopted a strategy to combat Jew-hatred
Twenty-five have adopted or endorsed the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance working definition of antisemitism.
Oct. 15, 2024
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Joseph Borrell Speaks at European Parliament About Aid to Ukraine
Israel News
Borrell: Israel ‘spreading terror’ by targeting Hezbollah chiefs
“Indiscriminate method” used in the wave of Hezbollah beeper explosions is “unacceptable,” aimed “to spread terror in Lebanon,” said the outgoing E.U. foreign policy chief.
Sep. 23, 2024
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Fondazione Prada Venice on the Grand Canal, May 2, 2013. Photo by Didier Descouens via Wikimedia Commons.
Antisemitism
Jewish group call to remove antisemitism from Venice exhibition
Jewish and Israeli visitors to the Fondazione Prada have been offended by clear anti-Jewish undertones on display.
Sep. 16, 2024
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