Europe
The head of France’s main judges’ union was “shocked” by his remarks, noting that even though French President Emmanuel Macron promises not to interfere in court rulings, “that’s exactly what he’s doing!”
Presiding judge Larisa Alwin said the commanders “enjoy functional immunity from jurisdiction,” as their actions were part of a state-sanctioned military operation.
Inside were 350 objects, including artifacts from the World War I and 18 cap badges with the initials of Austro-Hungarian emperor Franz Joseph, who ruled from 1848 until his death in 1916.
“Seventy-five years ago today, when Soviet troops entered these gates, they had no idea what lay behind them. And since that day, the entire world has struggled with what they found inside,” said World Jewish Congress president Ronald S. Lauder.
Ahead of the official events in Poland marking the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, Polish Foreign Minister Jacek Czaputowicz talks about Russia, Poland, Israel and the dangers of politicizing history.
“In all, we did too little. Not enough protection, not enough help, not enough recognition,” says Dutch leader Mark Rutte • Anti-Semitic in France increased by 27 percent in 2019, says French interior minister.
“It was appalling to watch Orla Guerin hijack a segment dedicated to remembering 6 million murdered Jews and use it to desecrate the memory of the Holocaust with her hatred of the Jewish state,” said Gideon Falter, chief executive of the Campaign Against Antisemitism.
Theodor Herzl, the father of modern-day Zionism, convened the first Zionist Congress in 1897 in Basel, Switzerland. In 2020, a total of 15 slates are running in the World Congress elections.
Those working on the Trump administration’s Mideast peace plan are expected in the Jewish state soon to discuss details ahead of its release.
“At every event to mark the day, people know more about the past, develop empathy for others and commit to taking action to create a better future,” said Holocaust Memorial Day Trust chief executive Olivia Marks-Woldman.
Rick Wiles of “TruNews” has called the effort to impeach U.S. President Donald Trump a “Jew coup.”
“Our delegation was deeply moved by our visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau. We came to commemorate 75 years since its liberation and to reaffirm our commitment to ensuring that the horrors of the Holocaust will never be repeated,” said House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
