EIPA Hosts Press Briefing with Israeli Minister Amidst EU Talks on Middle East Crisis
Our EIPA colleagues hosted a press briefing in Brussels featuring Israeli Knesset Minister of Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism, Amichai Chikli, amidst EU leaders’ discussions on the Middle East situation post Iran’s unprecedented drone and missile strikes on Israel. Journalists from Deutsche Welle, POLITICO, and RADIO JUDAÏCA had the chance to pose pivotal questions to […]
The EJA is happy to congratulate David Obadia for winning the presidency of the Federation of Jewish Communities of Spain.
The Federation of Jewish Communities of Spain, the institution that officially represents Spanish Jews, elected David Obadía as its new president for the next four years, replacing Isaac Benzaquén. Obadía’s first declarations after being elected focused on pointing out that the axes of his work will be “dialogue, coexistence, diversity and multiculturalism”. The new president […]
Belgian government asks to revoke refugee status of Samidoun leader
Samidoun is a controversial organization close to Palestinian Islamist groups that was banned in Germany after celebrating the October 7 attack by Hamas on Israel. Mohammed Khatib is “known as an extremist hate preacher,” says Belgian Secretary of State for Asylum and Migration. Belgium’s government has asked to revoke the refugee status of Mohammed Khatib, […]
Iran vs. Israel. Assessing the global implications
Our EIPA colleagues had a successful emergency special briefing on the following topic: Iran vs. Israel. Assessing the global implications. The escalating hostilities between Iran and Israel are sending shockwaves across the globe, as Arab countries join forces to intercept Iranian UAVs and cruise missiles. This unprecedented collaboration represents a seismic shift in regional power […]
EU leaders condemn Iran’s ‘unprecedented’ attack on Israel
‘’Iran is a known state sponsor of terrorism,” wrote Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo. European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said that the European Union strongly condemns Iran’s attacks on Israel. “This is an unprecedented escalation and a grave threat to regional security,” Borrell wrote on his X account. The President of […]
Former French PM slams comments made by France’s Foreign Minister about sanctions against Israel
‘’These comments are extremely serious and irresponsible,” said former French Prime Minister Manuel Valls when asked about the statements made by France’s Foreign Minister Stéphane Séjourné, who threatened Israel with sanctions unless more aid starts passing into the Gaza Strip. In an interview with Radio France International (RFI) and France 24 television channel, Séjourné siad: […]
EJA Chairman Extols Daniel Shvidler for Founding AMEPA, Strengthening US-Israel-Middle East Media Relations
EJA Chairman Rabbi Menachem Margolin thanks Daniel Shvidler for his courageous partnership in establishing AMEPA – America Middle East Press Association, which is designed to strengthen ties and understanding between senior journalists in the United States and Israel and the wider Middle East. In the photo from the left: Rabbi Margolin, AMEPA representative on the […]
German City Residents Unite in Solidarity March After Synagogue Attack
Hundreds residents of the German city of Oldenburg marched on Sunday to express their solidarity with the Jewish community following an arson attack at the local synagogue on Friday. An unknown perpetrator hurled a Molotov cocktail against the door of the synagogue in this city of northern Germany. No one was injured in the attack […]
Declaration Against Jew Hatred Sparks Hope Among Dutch Jewish Community: Chief Rabbi’s Emotional Response
To the signatories (and their supporters) of the Declaration Against Jew Hatred. With tears of gratitude and emotion, I have taken note of your clear condemnation of anti-Semitism. Hopefully, the Netherlands will take in your message in its full breadth, because aftershooting, honking, threats and deadly looks are now part of the normal everyday for […]
FJO Meets Belgian Justice Minister Amidst Escalating Antisemitism Concerns; Former MP Van Langenhove Sentenced to Jail
The FJO held a meeting with Belgian’s minister of Justice Van Tigchelt in regard to the increasingly problematic situation of rising antisemitism. While the dialogue was constructive, with a focus on zero tolerance for antisemitic crimes, it remains to be seen what the future will hold. Coincidentally, the case has been closed against former member […]