Promoting diplomatic relations, economic and cultural ties between the State of #Israel๐ฎ๐ฑ and the EU Member States and institutions. Ambassador @HaimRegev
Happening now: The official opening of our pavilion at @expo2020dubai!
Thank you to everyone who made this happen โค๏ธ.
Follow @IsraelExpoDubai for updates from the Israeli pavilion.
Held a vivid dialogue with Amb Demiris, Sec Gen of @GreeceMFA & his team from Athens. We discussed regional, strategic and energy matters and ways to further advance the warm bilateral relations, which can serve as a basis for wider collaborations in our region & beyond (1/2)
Today I had the pleasure to meet @kschnurbein and discuss the new EU Strategy on combating #Antisemitism & fostering Jewish life. I thanked @kschnurbein for her commitment and efforts and I look forward to strengthening cooperation between #Israel and the EU on this issue.
Spraying antisemitic graffiti on the walls of the Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp is a serious hate crime, emphasizing the importance of the EU's contribution to the war against anti-Semitism.
I condemn this vile and criminal act and expect to see the culprits brought to justice
2 days.
33,771 Jews murdered.
In average:
Over 700 murdered every hour.
11 murdered every minute.
80 years after the #BabiYar massacre, we are committed to memory and committed to fight antisemitism.
#WeRemember
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Just met my old friend, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier as part of my state visit in Ukraine, ahead of the commemoration ceremony tonight at Babi Yar, where we shall both speak. We noted the immense symbolism of meeting especially on a day like this.
This October we're using our platforms to raise awareness for breast cancer & to support women in #Israel & around the world.
This is a reminder to get checked. It can save lives.
#BreastCancerAwarenessMonth
Israel MFA DG, Amb @AlonUshpiz & @GreeceMFA SG, Amb Themistoklis Demiris will hold in J'lem tomorrow the annual political consultations between the two MFAs ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ฌ๐ท
Talks will focus on regional developments of mutual interest, bilateral issues & cooperation in the multilateral arena
FM @yairlapid: "I congratulate the European Union ๐ช๐บ for presenting their strategy to combat antisemitism and foster Jewish life in Europe.
This move shows the commitment not only to fighting the ugly phenomenon of antisemitism, but also to the security of Jewish communities.
I was honored to host a reception at @NATO HQ yesterday. A great opportunity to raise a toast to the Jewish New Year & meet colleagues. #Israel and NATO have ongoing cooperation in various fields. We will continue working together closely๐ฎ๐ฑ
Thank you FM Schallenberg & @MFA_Austria for your strong #HRC48 joint statement led by ๐ฆ๐น๐ธ๐ฐ๐จ๐ฟ on combating #Antisemitism. I agree that this fight isnโt between antisemites & Jews but between antisemites & anyone who believes in the values of equality, justice & liberty.
Together with Slovakia ๐ธ๐ฐ and Czech Republic ๐จ๐ฟ and on behalf of 43 states, FM #Schallenberg recommitted to combating antisemitism and all forms of racism, prejudice and discrimination at #HRC48: โWe will remain steadfast in our pledge: #NeverAgain!โ โก๏ธmedia.un.org/en/webtv
Thank you Ambassador @MurielDomenach for the warm welcome and excellent conversation. ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ซ๐ท
#Israel sees itself as a partner that can contribute greatly to the security of the Alliance on a variety of issues.
Welcome to @HaimRegev, Ambassador of ๐ฎ๐ฑ to @NATO and to the European Union. France fully supports the NATO-Israel partnership as well as the Alliance's Mediterranean Dialogue.
Good exchange with @EUSR_Koopmans. We discussed FM Lapid's vision for Gaza "Economy for Security" and explored ways in which the EU could support the vision and foster economic prosperity, security and stability in the region
The Mission of @Israel to @NATO was honored to host a reception at the HQ today, to raise a toast to the Jewish New Year and introduce Ambassador @HaimRegev and MilRep Colonel Amit Lanir. Thank you ASG Cadenbach for joining us and greeting on behalf of the Alliance.
PM Bennett's Media Adviser:
"As opposed to some of the reports yesterday regarding an incident in Cyprus, I can clarify on behalf of the security establishment, that this was an act of terror that was orchestrated by Iran against Israeli businesspeople living in Cyprus.
Thank you to the King of Bahrain, His Majesty King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa, on a historic, warm, and hopeful meeting.
His Majestyโs leadership and inspiration have led to true cooperation and our meeting outlined the path forward for our relationship.
FM @yairlapid: โI met the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa. Thank you for the privilege of being here today and taking another step together in building our relationship, in a model of partnership and coexistence between cultures and religionsโ ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ค๐ง๐ญ
FM @yairlapid held a diplomatic dialogue with his counterpart, the Foreign Minister of Bahrain
โWe talked about the cooperation between our countries and about taking the official peace between us and turning it into an active, economic, security, political and civic friendshipโ