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Foreign Ministry officials: Lapid's approach is misguided

Poland is only doing what the rest of Europe has already done, albeit with more fanfare, say Israeli diplomats who now fear reprisals.

Foreign Ministry officials: Lapid's approach is misguided

'Poland failed but Israel overreacted'

From The Depths founder Jonny Daniels reacts to Polish law restricting claims on Jewish property.

'Poland failed but Israel overreacted'

Polish PM attacks Israeli response: 'Irresponsible and unjust'

Polish PM decries decision of Foreign Minister Lapid to downgrade diplomatic relations in wake of law restricting Holocaust-era restitution.

Polish PM attacks Israeli response: 'Irresponsible and unjust'

FM Lapid: 'Poland approved an anti-Semitic and unethical law'

'This evening, Poland became an anti-democratic, anti-liberal country,' Foreign Minister Yair Lapid says.

FM Lapid: 'Poland approved an anti-Semitic and unethical law'

US concerned over Polish restitution law

Secretary of State Antony Blinken urges Polish President not to sign law restricting process for Holocaust survivors and their families.

US concerned over Polish restitution law

Polish parliament approves restitution law

Israel outraged over law that will affect 90 percent of restitution claims.

Polish parliament approves restitution law

US ramping up pressure on Poland over restitution law

US special envoy for Holocaust issues says Polish legislation "would cause irreparable harm to both Jews and non-Jews".

US ramping up pressure on Poland over restitution law

Jewish group: New Polish law 'discriminatory and immoral'

The new Polish restitution law is discriminatory and immoral, says EJC President Kantor.

Jewish group: New Polish law 'discriminatory and immoral'

'Polish law could seriously damage relations'

Minister Meirav Cohen: It is my duty and that of my fellow members of the government to work for the realization of the rights of survivors.

'Polish law could seriously damage relations'

FM Lapid slams "unjust and damaging" Polish restitution law

Lapid says Israel will "firmly defend the dignity of Holocaust victims, their memory and their rights" as Polish Senate approves bill.

FM Lapid slams "unjust and damaging" Polish restitution law

Israel seeks US help in efforts against Polish restitution law

Israel asks Biden administration to support effort against legislation restricting restitution claims by survivors and their families.

Israel seeks US help in efforts against Polish restitution law

Polish marchers blame Jews for the COVID-19 pandemic

'We know who is behind this whole 'plandemic,'' Polish marcher says.

Polish marchers blame Jews for the COVID-19 pandemic

US senators call on Polish pres to veto anti-restitution bill

Bipartisan US Senate group criticizes proposed legislation as an affront to achieving justice for victims of the Nazis.

US senators call on Polish pres to veto anti-restitution bill

Polish nationalists disrupt commemoration of pogrom

'Ultra nationalists, neo-Nazis, are now tolerated by too many of our people in government,' Polish Chief Rabbi Schudrich says.

Polish nationalists disrupt commemoration of pogrom

Hearing in Polish Senate over Holocaust restitution law

Head of Israeli embassy in Warsaw and Holocaust survivor to speak in Polish Senate about law which would prevent restitution to survivors.

Hearing in Polish Senate over Holocaust restitution law

Anti-Semitic feces-covered note left at Polish Jewish cemetery

Threatening note left on the gates of the Bielsko-Biała Jewish cemetery less than 2 weeks after 67 of its headstones were vandalized.

Anti-Semitic feces-covered note left at Polish Jewish cemetery

Poland: Man who chanted anti-Semitic tropes to serve prison

Polish rallygoer who led chants about hanging ‘Zionists’ sentenced to 1 year in jail, an unusually stiff punishment.

Poland: Man who chanted anti-Semitic tropes to serve prison

Polish nationalists leave tons of debris outside Israeli embassy

Polish protesters dump chunks of brick wall outside of Israel's embassy in Warsaw, after Israel criticized limits on Holocaust restitution.

Polish nationalists leave tons of debris outside Israeli embassy

Gratuitous cruelty in WWII Poland

We need all the stories. We need the details. Even then, we will never know it all, comprehend it all. Op-ed.

Gratuitous cruelty in WWII Poland

Poland hopes Israel will change mind on restitution law

Poland's Deputy Foreign Minister: Israel's criticism of restitution law is inappropriate, we hope they'll change their approach.

Poland hopes Israel will change mind on restitution law

67 headstones damaged at Jewish cemetery in Poland

19th-century Jewish cemetery vandalized for 3rd time since 2015.

67 headstones damaged at Jewish cemetery in Poland

Israel reprimands Polish ambassador over Restitution Law

Restitution Row: After Polish PM blasts Foreign Minister Yair Lapid for criticizing Restitution Law, Israel summons Polish ambassador.

Israel reprimands Polish ambassador over Restitution Law

Polish PM adamant: 'Poland will not pay for Nazi crimes'

Unimpressed by Israeli warning following law blocking restitution claims, Poland calls for Israeli FM Lapid to be "condemned."

Polish PM adamant: 'Poland will not pay for Nazi crimes'

WJC President excoriates Polish Holocaust restitution law

Ronald S. Lauder condemns Polish draft law that would severely limit any ability by Holocaust victims to recover stolen property.

WJC President excoriates Polish Holocaust restitution law

Lapid to Poland: No law will change history

Foreign Minister responds to Polish draft law which would limit Holocaust restitution claims.

Lapid to Poland: No law will change history

Polish bill up for debate may limit restitution claims

Restitution organization warns that bill could place “new, insurmountable legal conditions” on claims for property recovery or compensation.

Polish bill up for debate may limit restitution claims

Polish schoolchildren destroy dozens of Jewish headstones

63 Jewish tombstones toppled, and more damaged, by 12-year-olds who said they wanted to build a fortress out of the stones.

Polish schoolchildren destroy dozens of Jewish headstones

Poland: 'Lucky Jew' figurines deemed anti-Semitic in Krakow

Krakow city official says good-luck figurines of Jews are ‘anti-Semitic’ and should not be sold.

Poland: 'Lucky Jew' figurines deemed anti-Semitic in Krakow

Poland: Gov't gives $50k to man who made anti-Semitic comments

Polish government to give $50,000 to nationalist website headed by student who has made anti-Semitic comments.

Poland: Gov't gives $50k to man who made anti-Semitic comments

Poland: Agriculture Min. promises 'no impediment' to kosher meat

Polish Agriculture Min. to European Jewish leaders: 'There will be no impediment to kosher meat exports for European religious communities.'

Poland: Agriculture Min. promises 'no impediment' to kosher meat

Poles react to Meron disaster: 'The fewer Jews the better'

Comments section to article on Meron disaster in Polish media swamped with anti-Semitic hate.

Poles react to Meron disaster: 'The fewer Jews the better'

Polish reality TV star turned politician goes on Jew hating rant

Councillor for town of Olecka says that Jews are behind a plan to "murder us and take over."

Polish reality TV star turned politician goes on Jew hating rant

2 more historians quit Auschwitz museum board

Following resignation of Jewish philosopher, two more historians quit Auschwitz museum board, with one citing 'politicization' as reason.

2 more historians quit Auschwitz museum board

Polish Jewish leader quits Auschwitz museum board

Stanisław Krajewski quits International Auschwitz Council over appointment of former PM Beata Szydlo, citing 'politicization.'

Polish Jewish leader quits Auschwitz museum board

Polish university defends lecturer’s anti-Semitic blood libel

Lecturer who accused Jews of ritual murders won't be punished, with university saying anti-Jewish claims are part of 'scientific discourse'.

Polish university defends lecturer’s anti-Semitic blood libel

Polish politician makes 'utterly irrelevant' anti-Semitic joke

Local politician in Poland makes anti-Semitic joke at council meeting,

Polish politician makes 'utterly irrelevant' anti-Semitic joke

Eldest 'Righteous Among Nations' passes away

Anna Kozminska, the oldest Righteous Among the Nations passed away last week at the age of 101.

Eldest 'Righteous Among Nations' passes away

Polish writer faces jail for calling pro-Tump prez a "moron"

Jakub Zulczyk may have to serve jail time after being charged with insulting Polish president Andrzej Duda.

Polish writer faces jail for calling pro-Tump prez a "moron"

Struggling financially? Buy a 'Lucky Jew'

The latest ‘Lucky Jew’ figurines in Poland: Scented candles that are ‘good for financial success.’

Struggling financially? Buy a 'Lucky Jew'

Polish historian resigns over photos of him doing Nazi salute

State historian Tomasz Greniuch resigns as acting director of the Institute of National Remembrance Wrocław branch over 2007 photos.

Polish historian resigns over photos of him doing Nazi salute

Poland: Photos from 2007 show state historian giving Nazi salute

Photos show state historian Tomasz Greniuch gave Nazi salute. 'This man should never have been appointed,' former adviser to Polish PM says.

Poland: Photos from 2007 show state historian giving Nazi salute

Poland worried over new COVID mutation

New outbreak feared after new COVID strain that can be easily transmitted to humans found on Mink farm in Poland.

Poland worried over new COVID mutation

WJC dismayed at Polish court ruling against Holocaust historians

World Jewish Congress President Ronald Lauder says court ruling 'does not bode well for future of historical research in Poland.'

WJC dismayed at Polish court ruling against Holocaust historians

Polish Parliament turns to Israel for ideas

A special meeting in the Polish parliament saw MPs hearing from Israeli professionals on how to protect their public from COVID-19.

Polish Parliament turns to Israel for ideas

Poland: Holocaust scholars sued for book on Polish collaborators

Polish historians on trial for book claiming that Polish mayor who saved a Jewish woman also murdered 22 Jews during Holocaust.

Poland: Holocaust scholars sued for book on Polish collaborators

Academic edition of 'Mein Kampf' to be published in Poland

Editor says the new version Adolf Hitler's book is "a homage to the victims".

Academic edition of 'Mein Kampf' to be published in Poland

Polish rapper under fire for calling COVID-19 ‘modern Holocaust’

Jakub Grabowski, aka Quebonafide, slammed for comparing coronavirus pandemic to the Holocaust.

Polish rapper under fire for calling COVID-19 ‘modern Holocaust’

Poland vows to ban kosher slaughter

After scrapping one bill to ban kosher and halal slaughter, Polish government announces plans for new ban.

Poland vows to ban kosher slaughter

Watch: Poland outlaws abortion

CBS News reported mass protests across the country earlier in the week after gov't approved law banning almost all cases of abortion.

Watch: Poland outlaws abortion

'Polish animal welfare bill has sinister undertow for Jews'

European Jewish Association Chair Rabbi Menachem Margolin criticizes bill which would ban the export of kosher meat from Poland.

'Polish animal welfare bill has sinister undertow for Jews'

Polish parliament votes to ban export of kosher meat

A day after committee dropped bid to ban export of kosher meat, Poland's Sejm votes overwhelmingly for the ban.

Polish parliament votes to ban export of kosher meat

Polish government on verge of collapse

Ruling Law and Justice party says it is now a 'minority government' after partners refuse to support controversial animal rights bill.

Polish government on verge of collapse

2 US Senators write to Polish President protesting anti-Semitism

Anti-Semitic tropes were highly visible during Poland's 2020 presidential campaign.

2 US Senators write to Polish President protesting anti-Semitism

Export of kosher meat from Poland can continue - for now

The ban was initially part of a new "animal welfare" bill.

Export of kosher meat from Poland can continue - for now

Polish parliament drops proposal to ban export of kosher meat

Amendment to animal rights bill eliminates proposed ban of export of kosher and halal meat.

Polish parliament drops proposal to ban export of kosher meat

Tombstones vandalized at 3 Jewish cemeteries in Poland

Third case of vandalism at a Polish Jewish cemetery this month reported in southern Poland, after 20 tombstones damaged.

Tombstones vandalized at 3 Jewish cemeteries in Poland

Will kosher slaughter be allowed in Poland?

Chair of Poland's Law and Justice party says new bill will allow slaughter for national, religious, needs.

Will kosher slaughter be allowed in Poland?

Items from 'The Pianist' to go up for auction

Polish auction house selling possessions of Holocaust survivor behind ‘The Pianist’ story.

Items from 'The Pianist' to go up for auction

Will this kosher cafe survive the pandemic?

‘We were on top of the world’: Pandemic shatters kosher Polish cafe’s success and a husband-wife reunion.

Will this kosher cafe survive the pandemic?

Dozens of Jewish headstones discovered under market square

In town near Warsaw, construction work leads to discovery of Jewish headstones.

Dozens of Jewish headstones discovered under market square