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Iceland faces criticism after violating Eurovision standards

'Icelandic Hatari singers did not keep their commitment. Reykjavik must be disqualified from 2020 contest.'

Iceland faces criticism after violating Eurovision standards

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'Anti-Semitism is on the rise - don't blame Trump'

Arutz Sheva speaks with Rabbi Marvin Hier, founder and president of the Simon Wiesenthal Center.

'Anti-Semitism is on the rise - don't blame Trump'

Canadian PM calls for probe of Gaza violence

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expresses concern over Gaza violence but fails to mention Hamas role in encouraging it.

Canadian PM calls for probe of Gaza violence

To fight anti-Semitism, you have to define it

To fight anti-Semitism, you have to define it

Lithuanian publisher recalls books by Holocaust writer

Books of bestselling author who broke taboos on Lithuanian complicity with Nazis recalled over comments on nationalist who murdered Jews.

Lithuanian publisher recalls books by Holocaust writer

Wiesenthal Center receives $25,000 donation from Scaramucci

Former WH spokesman fulfills promise made following Twitter poll asking how many Jews perished in the Holocaust.

Wiesenthal Center receives $25,000 donation from Scaramucci

Scaramucci gives $25K to Wiesenthal Center after Holocaust gaffe

Anthony Scaramucci, former communications director for Donald Trump, pledges donation after Twiter post asks how many Jews died in WW2.

Scaramucci gives $25K to Wiesenthal Center after Holocaust gaffe

Bahrain ruler denounces Arab boycott of Israel

Bahrain national orchestra performs Hatikva at Wiesenthal Center event. Gulf nation's king says subjects free to visit Israel.

Bahrain ruler denounces Arab boycott of Israel

Wiesenthal anti-racism program part of youth Olympic games

Simon Wiesenthal Center program against Racism in Sport to be implemented in the 2018 Buenos Aires Youth Olympic Games.

Wiesenthal anti-racism program part of youth Olympic games

Watch: Arnold Schwarzenegger's message to Trump

'You have a moral responsibility to send an unequivocal message that you won’t stand for hate and racism.'

Watch: Arnold Schwarzenegger's message to Trump

Arnold Schwarzenegger donates $100,000 to Jewish anti-hate group

Action star and former governor donates sum to Simon Wiesenthal Center following white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Arnold Schwarzenegger donates $100,000 to Jewish anti-hate group

Jewish groups slam ban on Jewish flags at Chicago lesbian parade

ADL, Wiesenthal Center call on lesbian group which banned Jewish marchers to apologize for anti-Semitic act.

Jewish groups slam ban on Jewish flags at Chicago lesbian parade

U.S. Jewish groups disappointed by Embassy decision

Conference of Presidents, Simon Wiesenthal Center express disappointment over delay in Embassy move to Jerusalem.

U.S. Jewish groups disappointed by Embassy decision

'Today, the biggest problem is one of distortion'

Arutz Sheva speaks to historian and Nazi hunter Dr. Efraim Zuroff about current attempts to distort the narrative of the Holocaust.

'Today, the biggest problem is one of distortion'

US lawmakers call for federal funding of anti-Semitism monitors

Rep. Chris Smith, Simon Wiesenthal Center, call for creation of federal position to deal with domestic anti-Semitism.

US lawmakers call for federal funding of anti-Semitism monitors

Wiesenthal Center calls for task force on JCC bomb threats

Simon Wiesenthal Center urges Attorney General to set up task force to catch callers who made false bomb threats to JCCs.

Wiesenthal Center calls for task force on JCC bomb threats

Amazon German site promotes sale of anti-Semitic book

Wiesenthal Center protests Amazon Germany's promotion of book accusing Rothschild family of 'controlling world,' financing Nazi party.

Amazon German site promotes sale of anti-Semitic book

Anti-Semites harrass rabbi who spoke at Trump inauguration

Rabbi Marvin Hier, who said prayer at President Trump's inauguration, inundated with anti-Semitic attacks on social media since event.

Anti-Semites harrass rabbi who spoke at Trump inauguration

Wiesenthal rabbi pressured to withdraw from Trump inauguration

Online petition is calling on Rabbi Marvin Hier to withdraw his participation in the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump.

Wiesenthal rabbi pressured to withdraw from Trump inauguration

Japanese band apologizes for Nazi-like outfits

Sony Music and producer behind a Japanese girl band that performed in costumes resembling Nazi uniforms apologize.

Japanese band apologizes for Nazi-like outfits

Forgiving the unforgivable

Forgiving the unforgivable

Chile urged to nix visit by Iranian official

Simon Wiesenthal Center calls on president of Chile to cancel a planned visit by Iran's foreign minister scheduled for late this week.

Chile urged to nix visit by Iranian official

Wiesenthal Center urges Uruguay to act after stabbing of Jew

Simon Wiesenthal Center writes letter to Uruguayan president, expressing concern over Muslim who stabbed Jewish merchant to death.

Wiesenthal Center urges Uruguay to act after stabbing of Jew

2015's worst anti-Semitic, anti-Israel incidents

Simon Wiesenthal Center's list of worst anti-Semitic incidents topped by San Bernardino shooters' belief Israel will cease to exist.

2015's worst anti-Semitic, anti-Israel incidents

Roger Waters may face pro-Israel protest outside New York show

Simon Wiesenthal Center calls for boycott of Roger Waters' gig in Sag Harbor, planning protest outside.

Roger Waters may face pro-Israel protest outside New York show

Jewish Groups Blast Iceland's Capital for Boycott Vote

Simon Wiesenthal Center and World Jewish Congress denounce Reykjavik's vote to boycott Israeli products.

Jewish Groups Blast Iceland's Capital for Boycott Vote

Air France Puts Israel Back on its Map

Protest causes Air France to put back Israel into its in-flight map - while keeping 'West Bank' and 'Gaza Strip.'

Air France Puts Israel Back on its Map

Air France Under Fire for Omitting Israel

Air France apologizes for failing to include Israel on its in-flight map, but Simon Wiesenthal Center rejects the apology.

Air France Under Fire for Omitting Israel

Former Nazi's Conviction Must 'Pave the Way' for More

Jewish groups praise Oskar Groening's conviction, but call on European authorities 'not to relent' in bringing all living Nazis to justice.

Former Nazi's Conviction Must 'Pave the Way' for More

Second Most Wanted Nazi Dies at 93

Suspect Nazi war criminal from Ukraine dies of disease in Canada, mere hours after call to bring him to justice.

Second Most Wanted Nazi Dies at 93

Nazi-Hunters Praise German Efforts to Charge War Criminals

The Simon Wiesenthal Center touts Germany for most positive results in indicting Nazi war criminals from April 2014- May 2015.

Nazi-Hunters Praise German Efforts to Charge War Criminals

'Condemnation is Insufficient' for Anti-Semitic Attacks

Simon Wiesenthal Center writes to European Council that Paris and Copenhagen terror attacks could be the start of 'pan-European epidemic.'

'Condemnation is Insufficient' for Anti-Semitic Attacks

Jewish Group Calls Holocaust Exhibit a 'Sickening Mockery'

The Simon Wiesenthal Center condemns a modern art exhibition in Estonia for its controversial depictions of the Holocaust.

Jewish Group Calls Holocaust Exhibit a 'Sickening Mockery'

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Top Nazi Hunter: Eastern Europe Rewrote the Holocaust

Eastern Europe minimizes Holocaust and equates it with Communist 'genocide,' says Dr. Zuroff - and Israel must act.

Top Nazi Hunter: Eastern Europe Rewrote the Holocaust

Nazi-Hunters Condemn Mass for WWII Croatia Leader

The Simon Wiesenthal Center slammed a Mass held for Croation leader Ante Pavelic, whose regime killed hundreds of thousands during WWII.

Nazi-Hunters Condemn Mass for WWII Croatia Leader

Simon Wiesenthal Center Urges to Prosecute Nazi 'Death Squads'

List of 80 suspects - participants in Nazi 'mobile killing sqauds' - handed to German authorities for prosecution.

Simon Wiesenthal Center Urges to Prosecute Nazi 'Death Squads'

Wiesenthal Center Founder Hails UNESCO Exhibit as 'Historic'

Rabbi Marvin Hier speaks at the opening of a groundbreaking UNESCO exhibit on Jewish ties to Israel.

Wiesenthal Center Founder Hails UNESCO Exhibit as 'Historic'

US, Germany Receive Top Marks for 'Nazi Hunting'

Simon Wiesental Centre reveals the best - and worst - countries at tracking down and bringing to justice Nazi war criminals.

US, Germany Receive Top Marks for 'Nazi Hunting'

Latvians Who Fought with Nazis Hold Annual March

Latvians who fought on the Nazi side against the Soviets stage a march in Riga. Simon Wiesenthal Center director condemns the parade.

Latvians Who Fought with Nazis Hold Annual March

Netanyahu on Arms Ship: We'll See Who's Lying

Prime Minister responds to Iran's denials: ''That ship will get to Eilat in a few days, and we shall expose what Iran is really doing.'

Netanyahu on Arms Ship: We'll See Who's Lying

Arutz Sheva Exclusive

Simon Weisenthal Center Appeals to Dutch PM Over Anti-Semitism

The Simon Wiesenthal Center writes to Deputy Dutch Prime Minister over neglect to solve rampant anti-Semitism in the Netherlands.

Simon Weisenthal Center Appeals to Dutch PM Over Anti-Semitism

U.S. Criticizes UNESCO for Postponing Jewish Exhibition

"UNESCO's decision is wrong," says Ambassador Power after UN body cancels Jewish exhibition because of Arab pressure.

U.S. Criticizes UNESCO for Postponing Jewish Exhibition

UNESCO Cancels Jewish Exhibit Following Arab Pressure

The United Nations’ cultural body cancels Jewish exhibit, citing "concerns for Israel-PA peace talks."

UNESCO Cancels Jewish Exhibit Following Arab Pressure

Final Decision: 'Anti-Semitic' Group Loses Canadian Funding

Canadian Arab Federation's appeal to regain government funding fails, after evidence mounts of intense anti-Semitism.

Final Decision: 'Anti-Semitic' Group Loses Canadian Funding

Khamenei Tops SWC List of 2013 Anti-Semites

Iran's Supreme Leader, Turkish PM Erdogan and Roger Waters among those named in 2013 “Top Ten Anti-Semitic and Anti-Israel List”.

Khamenei Tops SWC List of 2013 Anti-Semites

Nazi Determined 'Unfit for Trial' By German Court

Hans Lipschis, 93, released by German courts Friday after being diagnosed with early stages of dementia.

Nazi Determined 'Unfit for Trial' By German Court

Norway FM Assures Circumcision Ban Will Not Happen

FM Brende reassures Simon Wiesenthal Center, which is concerned over a proposed ban on ritual circumcision.

Norway FM Assures Circumcision Ban Will Not Happen

Simon Wiesenthal Center Condemns Toronto Univ. Apartheid Week

In press release, Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center condemns ongoing anti-Semitism at University of Toronto campuses.

Simon Wiesenthal Center Condemns Toronto Univ. Apartheid Week

Simon Weisenthal Center Exposes European anti-Semitism

Book by Manfred Gerstenfeld documents rampant European anti-Semitism and anti-Israel sentiments; Center shared with next Papal candidate.

Simon Weisenthal Center Exposes European anti-Semitism

Dutch PM: We Have No Control Over Anti-Israel Report

Dutch PM Mark Rutte responds to a letter in which he was asked to disband a body that advised building ties with Hamas.

Dutch PM: We Have No Control Over Anti-Israel Report

Death of Nazi War Criminal Sparks Burial Debate

The death in Rome of a Nazi war criminal has sparked a furor after the Vatican banned a church funeral and Argentina refused the body.

Death of Nazi War Criminal Sparks Burial Debate

Nazi Hunters Seek Survivors of Gross-Rosen for Testimony

Wiesenthal Center seeking survivors of a death march from Gross-Rosen concentration camp to help convict a female guard they have located.

Nazi Hunters Seek Survivors of Gross-Rosen for Testimony

Nazi Hunters Call on Dutch to Dissolve Gov't Advisory Body

The Simon Wiesenthal Center has written to the Dutch PM urging him to disband a gov't body advising building ties with Hamas, not Israel.

Nazi Hunters Call on Dutch to Dissolve Gov't Advisory Body

Wiesenthal Center Calls for UN Action over New IOC Head

Simon Wiesenthal Center: the new head of the IOC should resign from his membership in an organization that calls for boycotts of Israel.

Wiesenthal Center Calls for UN Action over New IOC Head

Anti-Semitic Finnish Paper Promises to 'Tone it Down'

A Finnish paper notorious for its anti-Semitic content has said it would tone down its editorial line after being criticized.

Anti-Semitic Finnish Paper Promises to 'Tone it Down'

Outrage Over 'Dreamy-Eyed Terrorist' Magazine Cover

Wiesenthal Center expresses disgust at accused Boston Marathon bomber making the cover of this month’s Rolling Stone magazine.

Outrage Over 'Dreamy-Eyed Terrorist' Magazine Cover

Latvian WWII Memorial 'Absolutely Disgusting Insult'

Simon Wiesenthal Centre condemns plans by Latvian nationalists to mark World War II event that led to the massacre of Jewish population.

Latvian WWII Memorial 'Absolutely Disgusting Insult'

Jewish Group Responds to 'Little Jewboy From Gestapo' Attack

Simon Wiesenthal Center condemns the attack on Jewish journalist, labeled “That little Jewboy from the Gestapo” by the Governor of Panama.

Jewish Group Responds to 'Little Jewboy From Gestapo' Attack

Jewish Group Calls on US to Probe Suspected Nazi in Minnesota

Simon Wiesenthal Center calls on US to investigate Minnesota resident suspected of being Nazi SS commandant who concealed wartime record.

Jewish Group Calls on US to Probe Suspected Nazi in Minnesota

Singer Alicia Keys Applauded on Refusal to Yield to BDS Calls

Simon Wiesenthal Center applauds decision of R&B singer to go ahead with Tel Aviv concert despite calls to boycott Jewish state.

Singer Alicia Keys Applauded on Refusal to Yield to BDS Calls