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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
Yossi Lempkowicz
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
Yossi Lempkowicz
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
Yossi Lempkowicz
Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Photo: Twitter.
World News
Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz visits Yad Vashem, Western Wall as part of Israel visit
At a memorial ceremony at Yad Vashem, Kurz stated, “As the Chancellor of Austria I have to state that Austria and the Austrian people carry a heavy burden for their horrific and shameful crimes committed during the Shoah. But let me assure you that we Austrians know that we are responsible for our history. It is our duty and obligation to ensure that the Shoah will never happen again, and that my generation and succeeding generations will never forget these horrible crimes.”
Jun. 10, 2018
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European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini. Credit: Annika Haas via Flickr.
World News
EU’s Federica Mogherini cancels visit to Israel ‘for agenda reasons’
European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini had been invited to address Sunday’s annual American Jewish Committee Global Forum in Jerusalem.
Jun. 10, 2018
Yossi Lempkowicz
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and German Chancellor Angela Merkel in 2011. Credit: EPA/Hannibal Hanschke.
World News
Netanyahu to meet Merkel and Macron as EU considers salvaging Iran nuclear deal
European Union Foreign ministers will gather in Brussels on Monday to discuss the nuclear deal in light of the U.S. decision to withdraw from it.
May. 28, 2018
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Gilad Erdan. Credit: Rafi Kutz.
Antisemitism
Strategic Affairs Ministry: EU gives millions to entities that promote boycotts against Israel
More than a dozen NGOs that promote anti-Israel boycotts have received some 5 million euros annually in European Union funding. In addition, an estimated several million more euros were channeled to boycott-promoting NGOs through third parties that receive E.U. assistance.
May. 27, 2018
Yossi Lempkowicz
Israeli Energy Minister Yuval Steinitz at the weekly Cabinet meeting at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem on Oct. 29, 2017. Photo by Ohad Zwigenberg/POOL.
World News
Israeli minister says EU ‘can go to a thousand hells’ after body criticizes Israel
“The E.U. statement only shows how vile it is,” Steinitz said, adding that it represents “the height of cynicism and chutzpah.”
May. 27, 2018
Yossi Lempkowicz
Members of the Jewish community and others in Athens, Greece, hold a silent protest after a Jewish cemetery was desecrated.
Jewish community of Athens holds silent protest after desecration of Jewish cemetery
The Jewish community of Athens on Sunday formed a living human circle around the Jewish cemetery of the city in a silent protest to show that anti-Semitism will not be tolerated in Greece.
May. 13, 2018
Yossi Lempkowicz
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis, left, meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a joint press conference at the Prime Minster's Office in Jerusalem on March 7, 2016. Photo by Marc Israel Sellem/Flash90
U.S. News
Romanian president denounces ‘secret deals with the Jews’ to move its embassy to Jerusalem
He pointed to the “secret memorandum” adopted by other officials last week—namely, head of the Social Democratic Party Livius Dragnea and Prime Minister Viorica Dăncilă, who are visiting Israel. He opposes the move, saying he was not informed beforehand.
Apr. 29, 2018
Yossi Lempkowicz
Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel visits the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial Museum in Jerusalem on Feb. 7, 2017. Photo by Isaac Harari/Flash90.
World News
Prime Minister Charles Michel declares: ‘Belgium without Jews is not Belgium’
“Every day, our values are put to the test; anti-Semitic and denial acts are still committed in Belgium. I cannot accept it. Our country can not accept it,” he said.
Apr. 26, 2018
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