Liberation Day

Italy:

Pro-Palestinians force Jewish group out of Milan WWII parade

Pro-Palestinian activists blocked a Jewish Brigade group during Milan’s Liberation Day march, sparked a wider political dispute in Italy over memory, identity, and the Gaza war.

Worldwide:

Thousands mark 80th Liberation and Rescue of European Jewry

On the 80th anniversary of European Jewry’s liberation from Nazi terror, thousands worldwide gather to pray and honor Holocaust survivors and martyrs, with heartfelt prayers for hostages and the wounded amid ongoing challenges.

Chief Rabbi of France:

'A direct line runs from Auschwitz to Be’eri'

Rabbi Haim Korsia delivered an emotional speech to representatives of 47 member countries of the European Commission

Marking 'Liberation and Rescue Day' in Strasbourg

'EU was formed under the shadow of Auschwitz, today's vote is further proof of our determination to ensure that the horror never returns.'

Thousands attend 'Liberation and Rescue Day' ceremony

The prayers revolved this year around the theme of "from generation to generation."

Rome Jewish community to boycott Liberation Day ceremonies

Jewish community to boycott ceremonies to mark Italy's liberation from the Nazis over inclusion of anti-Israel groups.