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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.

The European Parliament plenary session for International Holocaust Remembrance Day, January 2024. Credit: European Jewish Press.
Antisemitism
European Parliament to mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day
“We will never forget the 6 million Jews murdered in cold blood,” said European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
Jan. 27, 2025
Yossi Lempkowicz
In 2016, Karim Hassoun (pictured) honored a slain Hezbollah terrorist outside the Museum and Documentation Centre on Holocaust and Human Rights in Mechelen, the site of the transit camp from where Jews and Romani in Belgium were sent to Auschwitz. Credit: European Jewish Press.
Israel News
Terror supporter excluded from municipal coalition in Belgium
The center-right New Flemish Alliance refused to govern alongside Hassoun, who called for Hamas to take more Israeli hostages.
Jan. 13, 2025
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Stolpersteine
Israel News
Two Belgian schools refuse to commemorate Shoah because of Gaza war
Linking the Holocaust to Gaza is exactly why the schools must take part in such ceremony, says the European Jewish Association chairman.
Jan. 12, 2025
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Inalco in Paris
Antisemitism
At Paris institute for oriental languages, students of Hebrew are hiding
Posters at Inalco call for a boycott of a student list described as “genocidal,” parents and students denounce discrimination, pressure and intimidation.
Jan. 6, 2025
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The headquarters of "Le Monde" on avenue Pierre-Mendès-France in Paris, Sept. 28, 2021. Photo by Philippe Cendron via Wikimedia Commons.
Antisemitism
The ‘omerta’ on anti-Israel bias at a leading French daily
The “Le Monde” newsroom is rife with anti-Israel paraphernalia and editorial decision-making, including support for Hezbollah.
Dec. 20, 2024
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N-VA's Michael Freilich pictured during a plenary session of the Chamber at the Federal Parliament in Brussels, Nov. 7, 2024. Photo by Eric Lalmand/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images.
Antisemitism
Belgian MP appointed as diplomatic envoy for leading Jewish organization
Michael Freilich is the first Orthodox Jewish lawmaker in Belgium.
Dec. 17, 2024
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European Commissioner-designate for Internal Affairs and Migration Magnus Brunner attends a hearing in the European Parliament on Nov. 4, 2024, in Brussels, Belgium. Photo by Thierry Monasse/Getty Images.
Antisemitism
EU commissioner: ‘No justification for any form of antisemitism’
“We must do everything that Jews feel safe and secure in Europe,” said European Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration Magnus Brunner.
Dec. 10, 2024
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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
Yossi Lempkowicz
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
Yossi Lempkowicz
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
Yossi Lempkowicz
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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