Poland

Manipulation for the media

Expert on Poland-Israel relations: Polish ambassador took advantage of a small argument to advance Polish propaganda, 'hit the Jews again.'

Polish Ambassador: We are continuing to work as usual

Polish ambassador to Israel responds to incident in which a civilian spit on him. "Thanks for the words of encouragement."

What are the tensions with Poland all about?

Rabbi Michael Schudrich, the Chief Rabbi of Poland, discusses the ongoing tensions between Israel and Poland at CER convention in Antwerp.

Man who spat at Polish Ambassador apologizes

Herziliya resident says he did not know who he spat at after being disrespected by staff at Polish embassy.

Man who attacked ambassador: They called me 'Zydek!'

Man suspected of spitting on Polish ambassador says he didn't know victim's identity, and says he was called a Zydek (little Jew)

Poland summons Israeli ambassador after 'racist attack'

Israeli ambassador called in to Polish foreign ministry after attack on Polish diplomat in Tel Aviv. Polish PM denounces 'racist attack'.

Suspect arrested who spat at Polish ambassador to Israel

Tel Aviv court releases 65-year-old who spat at Poland's Ambassador Magierowski to house arrest.

Poland to discuss bill preventing Holocaust restitution

Poland's Kukiz15 party 'hopes to pass bill' this week preventing 'random demands' for restitution.

'Disappointed in the tone and language of Poland'

Chair of operations for the World Jewish Restitution Organization responds to Poland's cancellation of Israeli delegation's visit.

Poland cancels Israeli visit over WWII property restitution row

Israeli visit would have focused primarily on property restitution, Polish Foreign Ministry claims.

Two historic former synagogues destroyed in Poland and Ukraine

Synagogue built in 1500s in Ukraine and century-old buildings formerly used as synagogue in Poland demolished.

Poles protesting Holocaust restitution march through Warsaw

Hundreds of Polish anti-restitution activists rail against ‘Holocaust hyenas’ at march.

Polish PM: Poland was Holocaust's greatest victim

Poland won’t pay WWII property compensation because Poles were 'most murdered' victims, PM Morawiecki says.

Polish bishop delivers thinly-veiled anti-Semitic sermon

Polish bishop Andrzej Jez claims 'certain nation' planned to divide Catholic church, create scandals to incite hatred.

'Israeli minister who made anti-Polish remarks a stupid idiot’

Prominent Holocaust survivor Ed Mosberg blasts Israeli FM over anti-Polish comments, advises Polish president not to visit Israel.

Effigy of 'Jew' hung on gallows at former Lodz Ghetto

Activist working to "liberate Poland from American Jews’ occupation" unveils effigy in Lodz of Jewish politician hung on gallows.

Watch: Former Finance Minister heckled in Poland

Avraham Hirchson, one of the founders of the March of the Living, heckled during Yom Hashoah event in Poland.

Survivor Edward Mosberg awarded 'Order of Merit' from Poland

On eve of Holocaust memorial day, US citizen and Holocaust survivor Edward Mosberg bestowed ‘Order of Merit’ from the President of Poland.

Poland considering buying Israeli natural gas

Polish national gas company announces it is considering agreement with Israel to reduce purchases of gas from Russia.

Polish politician: Israeli 'effigy' reports show Jews spying

Leader of Poland's Liberty Party says Israeli head of Holocaust commemoration group 'sent here to spy, perhaps working for Freemasons.'

Israel says 'regrets' Polish burning of Judas effigy

Israel says it regrets burning of 'Jewish' effigy in Polish town, but expresses appreciation for authorities' reaction.

Poland: Minister, Catholic church, denounce burning effigy

Catholic Church in Poland decries burning of Jewish effigy on Easter weekend, promises to 'never tolerate' such incidents.

Jewish group slams Polish burning of effigy

World Jewish Congress expresses 'disgust and outrage' at anti-Semitic Easter tradition.

US ambassador to Poland ripped for wishing Jews 'happy Passover'

Polish lawmaker slams US ambassador for tweet wishing Jews a 'Happy Passover', calling tweet a 'provocation'.

Watch: 'Jewish' effigy burned in Polish town

Townspeople in Parochnik hold symbolic execution of Judas using doll with black hat, peyot and a long nose.

2 tons of matzah shipped from Israel to Poland Jewish community

Shavei Israel group sends 2 tons of matzah to provide for Poland's small Jewish community during the upcoming Passover holiday.

Monument marking mass graves Holocaust victims vandalized

Monument in central Poland to mass graves for 2,000 Jewish Holocaust victims vandalized.

Supermarket chain apologizes over 'swastika belts'

French supermarket chain Auchan issues apology after selling military-style money belts bearing the swastika at its Polish stores.

Poles protesting Holocaust restitution use anti-Semitic rhetoric

Polish nationalists use anti-Semitic rhetoric while protesting in New York City against bill to help Holocaust survivors reclaim property.

US citizen charged with theft of item from Auschwitz

37-year-old man charged with attempted theft of metal part of rail tracks where prisoners were unloaded.

Holocaust denier won't be allowed to enter Poland

Polish FM says denial of Holocaust violates laws, 'Hitler expert' tour guide won't be allowed in.

Bennett demands: Deny 'Hitler expert' entry to Poland

Diaspora Affairs Minister Bennett calls on Poland to deny entry to Holocaust denier.

Polish prosecutors won't reopen case into 1941 Jedwabne pogrom

Polish Prosecutor's Office says exhuming victims' bodies won't provide new information, lead to reopening case..

Event honors Poles who risked their lives for Jews

Warsaw event celebrates connection between Christians and Jews, awards Poles who risked their lives to save Jewish people from the Nazis.

Polish newspaper sold at parliament teaches 'how to spot a Jew'

Nationalist Polish newspaper distributed across the country - even in the Polish parliament - teaches 'how to spot a Jew'.

Will Poland exhume graves of Holocaust victims?

Polish PM says government seriously considering digging up graves of victims of Jedwabne Massacre.

Polish anti-Semitism festers on the internet

Graffiti of swastika and words 'Jew, get out' in Warsaw latest examples of persisting anti-Semitism in Poland.

Poland demands televised correction from NBC journalist

Poland institute files lawsuit against NBC’s Andrea Mitchell over report conflating Poland with Nazis.

Poland - We’re not your toy!

How is Poland not ashamed to demand an apology from Israel, after its citizens were actively involved in the horrors of the Holocaust?

Israeli FM tries to defuse crisis with Poland - without apology

Yisrael Katz emphasizes cooperation with Polish government, but refuses Polish demands for apology in Holocaust censorship law row.

Holocaust researchers verbally attacked at Paris conference

'You dirty Jew.' Scholars researching Holocaust targeted by Poles over attendance at Holocaust study conference.

Polish FM thanks Pompeo for insisting Israel apologize

Polish FM Czaputowicz thanks Sec. of State Pompeo for organizing conference, insisting Israeli FM apologize for remarks.

Ephraim Zuroff: Holocaust memory is not for sale

Dr. Efraim Zuroff is not panicked over dispute with Poland. 'We want friendly relations, but they should stop distorting the Holocaust.'

US ambassador to Poland calls on FM to apologize to Poland

Ambassador calls on Minister Yisrael Katz to apologize to Poland for remarks on Polish anti-Semitism. 'We're too important to each other.'

Poland: Reports about Jewish cemetery’s desecration are false

Polish officials push back against reports 15 Jewish grave markers were desecrated recently, saying claims are fictitious.

Poland demands Israeli apology

Aide to Polish PM warns of 'chill in relations' if Israel refuses to offer apology for Foreign Minister's comments on Polish anti-Semitism.

Poland pulls out of Jerusalem summit

Polish Prime Minister says his country won't participate in V4 summit in Israel this week, as diplomatic crisis worsens.

'We are the ones entitled to compensation,' says Polish PM

The Polish PM said his country is not responsible for returning property from Polish Jews during the Holocaust.

Poland's PM cancels Israel trip following Holocaust Law spat

Polish PM nixes appearance at Jerusalem summit as diplomatic tensions continue over Poland's Holocaust censorship law.

PM's office explains Netanyahu was misquoted on Poland

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu’s office clarifies remarks he made regarding Poland and the Holocaust.

Poland: 'Crisis' is media manipulation

Polish government spokesperson says they received explanations from Israeli officials, the media is manipulating the story.

Polish PM 'seriously considering' cancelling Israel visit

Mateusz Morawiecki reportedly considering cancelling participation in conference in Israel following Netanyahu remarks about Holocaust law.

Netanyahu publicly flouts Poland's Holocaust Law

'Everybody knows Poles collaborated with the Nazis, its a fact,' says Netanyahu in Warsaw. Polish PM: 'Netanyahu's comments are surprising'.

Watch: Pence, Netanyahu, and Polish PM at Warsaw Ghetto memorial

Vice President Pence, PM Netanyahu, and Polish Premier Morawiecki visit memorial monument to Warsaw Ghetto.

Mike Pompeo urges Poland to pass Holocaust restitution laws

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo raises the issue of Holocaust-era property restitution during his first official visit to Poland.

Netanyahu joins Arab leaders at conference on Iranian threat

Israeli PM joints leaders from across Arab world at Warsaw conference to plan response to growing Iranian threat in Middle East.

US Vice President to visit Auschwitz-Birkenau

Mike Pence will visit the Auschwitz-Birkenau camp together with Polish President Andrzej Duda on Friday.

Survey: What do Israelis think about Poland?

Polish embassy in Israel presents survey meant to assess Israeli society's perception of Poland in general, and its policies in particular.

Polish PM: Hitler's Germany responsible for Holocaust, not Nazis

Polish Prime Minister says "all the evil" of the Holocaust came from Germany.

Polish nationalists protest at Auschwitz

Far-right Polish demonstrators protest against Jewish focus in Holocaust Remembrance Day ceremony.