World War II

French D-Day Architect Dies

Jean-Louis Cremieux-Brilhac, one of the first to condemn the Holocaust and man who wrote instructions for French during D-Day, was 98.

Fifth-Most Wanted Nazi Criminal Dies a Free Man

Soren Kam, who was the fifth-most wanted war criminal on the Simon Wiesenthal Center list, dies at 93.

Unique Passover Remembrance: Matzah with Memory

In honor of grandfather who built matzah factory in Siberia during World War II, man donates boxes for students to distribute to needy.

Deal Reached on Restitution of Nazi-Looted Painting

Deal reached between the Rosenberg family and the German government on the restitution of Matisse looted by the Nazis.

Was There a Nazi Hideout in Argentina?

Argentine archaeologist discovers what he says may have been a hideout for Nazis, located near the border with Paraguay.

Germany to Investigate Suspected Female Nazi Guard

German prosecutors investigating Hilde Michnia who is suspected of being a guard in Bergen-Belsen and Gross-Rosen.

Hungarian Jews Mark 70 Years Since Ghetto Liberation

Hungarian Jews gather to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the liberation by the Red Army of the Budapest ghetto in World War II.

Hanukkah with Russian-Speaking Holocaust Survivors

In Operation Light Up! young immigrant volunteers light candles with 150 Russian-speaking Holocaust survivors and veterans.

Walgreen's Removes Swastika Patterned Wrapping Paper

Wrapping paper that contains a swastika pattern in its trim recalled from stores after an outraged California shopper noticed it.

France to Compensate Holocaust Victims Deported by State Rail

France to put $60 million into a fund to compensate Holocaust victims deported by French state rail firm to Nazi death camps.

Second Temple Period Mikveh Unearthed in Valley of Elah

Archaeologists stunned to find inscription by Australian soldiers from World War II alongside 1,900-year-old Jewish ritual bath.

Alleged U.S. Nazi Dies Before Extradition

Johann Breyer, an 89-year-old alleged Nazi war criminal dies just hours before court approves his extradition to Germany.

Global Displaced Persons Highest Since World War Two

UN report through 2013 finds 'quantum leap' in number of displaced persons, breaks 50 million for first time since WWII.

Arutz Sheva D-Day Special

The Jewish Contribution to D-Day: A Personal Account

Israel National Radio's Walter Bingham discusses his personal experiences during World War II on the 70th anniversary of D-Day.

Author Who Made Up Holocaust Memoir to Repay Her Publisher

Misha Defonseca, who wrote a Holocaust memoir and admitted it was fantasy, will repay $22.5 million to her publisher.

Putin Makes it Illegal to Deny Nazi War Crimes

Russian President signs legislation introducing harsh punishments for justification or denial of Nazi war crimes.

Czech Court Rejects Jewish Family's Restitution Claim

Highest court in Czech Republic confirms the rejection of a restitution claim by family of a Jewish man who owned a snap button factory.

I'm a Friend, Insists Berlusconi After Holocaust Remarks

Italy's former premier tries to quell international outrage sparked by his controversial remarks about the Holocaust.

Watch: The Holocaust Survivor Who Fought in Every Israeli War

Ze’ev Tibi Ram lost his whole family in the Holocaust, and then went to Israel and enlisted in the IDF.

25,000 Attend Hungarian 'March of Life'

Hungary's annual "March of Life" commemorating the Holocaust draws a record 25,000 people.

Germany Lifts Confiscation Order on 'Nazi Art Trove'

Germany to hand back works seized from a Nazi-era art dealer's son, part of a wider deal to ensure restitution to rightful owners.

In Austria, Peres Pays Respect to Holocaust Victims

"The State of Israel is our victory" over the Holocaust, says Peres at a memorial service in Vienna.

Austrian Politician Compares EU to Third Reich, Jews Outraged

Leader of Austria’s Jewish community slams far-right politician Andreas Moelzer for comparing the EU to the Third Reich.

70 Years Later: Rabbis Gather for Memorial Ceremony in Budapest

Rabbis from across Europe gathered in Budapest to mark the 70th anniversary of the murder of Hungarian Jews by the Nazis.

Hungary's Jews Mark 70th Anniversary of Nazi Invasion

Hungarian Jews gather at the Grand Synagogue in Budapest, mark 70th anniversary of Nazi Germany's invasion of the country.

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.

Latvian Minister Fired Over Attendance in Pro-Nazi March

Latvia's environment minister fired for planning to take part in a march by veterans who sided with the Nazis in World War II.

France to Return Three Looted Paintings to Rightful Owners

France to return 3 paintings seized by the Nazis to their rightful owners. So far, France has returned only 70 looted works out of 2,000.

Motorcyclists Honor World War II Veterans

Abyss Ghosts MC, a motorcyclists club based in Petah Tikva, honors the veterans of World War II in a special May 9 parade.

Painting Sold by Vichy Regime Returned to Jewish Family

500-year-old painting auctioned by the French government during World War II returned to a Jewish family who proved it was sold illegally.

New Website Tells Story of North African Jewry During WWII

Yad Ben-Zvi Institute launches database with documents which shed light on the fate of North African Jewry during World War II.

History Enthusiasts Reenact Battles of World War II

Ukraine's capital Kiev hosted an impressive reenactment of the Red Army's 1944 counterattack on Nazi forces.

Researchers to UN: Make WWII Archives Public

Leading British and American researchers campaigning to have the UN make its archived files on cases against World War II criminals public.