El camino a Madrid pasa por la preciosa biblioteca del instituto cervantes de Tel Aviv. Gracias Francisco López Tapia por un interesante encuentro.

Thank you to all of the women around the world who have stood in solidarity with the Israeli women who experienced horrific violence, sexual assault and rape on and after October 7th. If you haven’t spoken up, now is the time. #IWD2024 #BelieveIsraeliWomen

Ahead of the holy month of #Ramadan, we wish Muslims in Israel and around the world, a Ramadan Kareem ☪️

Las noticias falsas y el odio ciego no pueden ocultar la historia real. Compartiendolo con una delegación de parlamentarios de Gran Bretaña y Alemania, organizado por @elnetwork_eu

Un Día de La Independencia diferente en la Residencia Presidencial. Dolor y orgullo mezclados. Con la señora Michal Herzog, la esposa del Presidente del Estado de Israel y Embajadora Ana María Salómon de España en Israel.

On the 10th of September I presented my letter of credence to King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands. This beautiful ceremony and the kind reception by His Majesty the king are the official beginning of my mission.

The Eurovision Song Contest is meant to connect people through music. AVROTROS’ announcement does the opposite: attempting to exclude Israelis. It is a sign of moral failure. Such actions won’t stop Hamas terrorists or help Palestinians — they are unnecessary and achieve nothing.

Volkskrant gets history wrong. Israel was not ‘created by the West’ but born of an ancient Jewish connection predating the West itself. Far from unconditional support, Israel faced sanctions and criticism for decades. Condescending claims like this distort history completely.

No surprise: everyone knew who Bob Vylan is and the hate this duo represents, yet Amsterdam & Paradiso let them perform. Calls for street violence recall the riots in November. This is not freedom of speech, it is freedom of hate.

First interview at the Netherlands with Wierd Duk of de Telegraaf. telegraaf.nl/binnenland/nie…

Hendricus Smits and his wife risk their life in order to save Israel Katan during the Holocaust. I had the honor to present his son Heni the "Righteous among the nations award" for his father. These stories never cease to amaze. We must remember!

NRC sheds tears for wounded Hezbollah terrorists and their kids. Did I miss their eulogy on the 12 Druze children killed by Hezbollah in Majdal Shams? What about the Lebanese that have suffered for decades under Hezbollah and want it removed? Time for the real news.

Another attempt was made tonight to break into our embassy's building. This is another vile act, but we are not intimidated. We expect this act of hate and violence to be clearly and forcefully condemned.

Yesterday l joined for Rosh Hashanah dinner a group from Kfar Aza, kibbutz that was viciously attacked by Hamas terrorists on 7/10 . Their story is one of horror and loss but also of hope and amazing bravery. They are rebuilding and planning the future in their home again.

Step by step we work on presenting the truthful and unbiased reality in our region. Yesterday it was a gathering of present and future leaders organized by #israelalliesfoundation and top experts such as #Geoffreyscorn, Loay Alshareef لؤي الشريف Andrew Fox. Media impact was also discussed.

True friends do not abadon you when it is difficult or unpopular. Piet Vergunst was leading the Reform Union churches for many years. He and the Reform churches didn't waver in their support for Israel. I was delighted to thank him for his leadership.

Sad and infuriating news. Terror attack in Manchester against synagogue worshippers on Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the year for Jews. Antisemitism cannot be tolerated and must not merely be denounced with words, but dealt with decisively. Our thoughts are with the victims.

Met today for the first time David van Weel Minster of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands. In such challenging times such an open conversation is more important than ever.