Erwin van Veen: anti-Israel expert in too many media outlets
Erwin van Veen (Clingendael) is a highly sought-after expert on Israel, Iran, Hezbollah, and Hamas. But is he neutral? An analysis.
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Categorie: English
Media blackout for… Hamas?
In September 2025, there was a media blackout for journalists in Gaza. However, there is growing evidence of their links with Hamas.
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Trump’s Disastrous Iran Deal
President Trump wants to strike the worst Iran deal since Obama’s, thereby betraying both Israel and the Iranian protesters.
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The Death of Henry Nowak Is a Warning to the West
Henry Nowak’s death shows how quickly ‘anti-racism’ paves the way to racism. The comparison with George Floyd is damning.
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How the Resistance Disappeared from a Dutch Resistance Newspaper
Ephimenco was Trouw’s token dissident, but the former resistance newspaper silenced him. Dutch media increasingly resent debate.
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Diversity machine created woke language guide for Dutch civil servants
Behind the Government’s Woke Language Guides Lurks a Diversity Machine That Wants to Put Our Thinking in Chains
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Why Blood Libels About Israel Are Welcome in the Quality Press
Dutch media frequently give greater prominence to blood libels about Israel than to serious reporting on Israeli suffering.
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The Dutch media war against Israel
Since October 7, 2023, anti-Zionism and antisemitism have increased sharply. In this long read, I discuss the role of the Dutch media in this.
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Palestine Activists Disrupt Symposium — Then Play the Victim
Palestinian activists disrupted a symposium at a university in Amsterdam and then played the victims, aided by a journalist.
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How NOS frames Israel and Gaza: a close reading
A close reading of a NOS article on Israel and Gaza, examining framing, source selection, factual inaccuracies and journalistic choices.
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Hamas killed the peace in Kibbutz Be’eri
On October 7, 2023, Hamas carried out a massacre at Kibbutz Be’eri in southern Israel. Nitzan Peled showed us around and told the stories.
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October 7: the pain of Israel and the betrayal by the West
It is October 7 again, a day to grieve. Alas, the fight continues. Against terror and against Jew-hate. Worldwide and in the Netherlands.
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Taken hostage by Hamas: interviews with families of hostages
133 Israeli citizens are still being held hostage by Hamas. This is a war crime and a violation of human rights. Bring the hostages home.
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The truth about UNRWA shows the lies of Sigrid Kaag
After the revelations about UNRWA, questions about Sigrid Kaag are justified. She has known the truth for decades and supported the lies.
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Don’t Look at Hamas Through a Western Lens
The conflict between Israel and Hamas can only be understood if we stop viewing it through a Western lens and acknowledge the role of Islam.
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‘Wit’ or ‘Blank’: Woke Intimidation Works
More and more Dutch call white people “wit” instead of “blank.” Woke activists are getting too much done without having to engage in debate.
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How the Netherlands Turned Against Israel
The Netherlands was once a friend of Israel, but what has caused this to change? Self-interest and anti-Semitism play a major role.
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Boeken
december 2021: Het verdriet van de Schilderswijk
oktober 2023: Debat ongewenst
september 2025: Wat leren we onze kinderen?