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Polish FM admits tensions with U.S. over Holocaust law

Poland’s foreign minister acknowledges tensions in U.S.-Polish relationship over Holocaust law, denies Washington imposing sanctions.

Polish president heckled at anniversary of anti-Semitic purge

Critics slam Polish president during ceremony marking expulsion of Jews in 1968, chanting 'shame' as backlash against Holocaust Law mounts.

Poland: President Duda apologizes to Jews for 1968 persecution

Polish President Duda apologizes for atrocities committed by previous generations, says his generation does not need to apologize.

Warsaw Ghetto museum to show ties with Jews

Poland's government says planned museum devoted to Warsaw Ghetto will convey centuries of close ties between Poles and Jews.

Polish lawmakers denounce anti-Semitism

Polish lawmakers approve resolution marking mass anti-communist protests that occurred 50 years ago, condemn anti-Semitic purge that ensued.

Report: Polish president not welcome at White House

Polish news site claims it obtained documents indicating country's highest officials not welcome at White House over 'Holocaust law.'

Polish sock brand changes name of 'Adolf Hitler' sock

Polish sock company changes name of ‘Adolf’ character sock after complaint from Auschwitz Museum.

Vandals scrawl nationalistic slogans on Auschwitz guide's door

'Poland for Poles' and other nationalistic slogans scrawled on door of Italian guide at Auschwitz Museum.

First victim of Polish 'Holocaust law': An Argentinian newspaper

Polish group sues Argentinian newspaper for trying to sully 'the good name of Polish soldiers' - in a December 2017 article.

No agreement between Israel and Poland on 'Holocaust Law'

Delegation cannot come to agreement regarding law, which would punish anyone indicating Polish responsibility during Holocaust war crimes.

Poland's Holocaust censorship law goes into effect

Polish legislation banning phrase 'Polish death camps' or claiming Polish collusion during Holocaust goes into effect.

Polish delegation in Israel seeks Holocaust Law compromise

Israeli, Polish officials look to resolve dispute sparked by law banning reference to Polish involvement in Holocaust.

Polish delegation to visit Israel, discuss Holocaust law

High-level Polish government delegation to travel to Israel and discuss Poland’s controversial Holocaust law.

Polish Holocaust rescuers urge dialogue with Israel

Poles who saved Jews during the Holocaust call for dialogue between Poland and Israel amid row over Holocaust law.

'Polish law' comes to the Knesset

Polish ambassador to Israel participates in special Knesset discussion on Holocaust denial, says law will not be enforced yet.

Polish minister: ‘Polocaust’ museum will not be built

‘Polocaust’ museum would create tension between Poles and Jews, Polish government minister says.

Poland freezes the 'Holocaust Law'

Poland's Constitutional Tribunal to rule on 'Holocaust Law,' report says.

EU's Donald Tusk warns Poland against 'anti-Semitic excesses'

EU President Tusk warns Warsaw must 'stop the wave of bad opinions about Poland' caused by recent 'anti-Semitic excesses.'

Poland suspends senator for posting footage from Nazi propaganda

Polish senator is suspended for klezmer-themed video of Nazi violence to Jews.

Do not pay for your son or daughter to go to Poland

NY assemblyman urges March of the Living to suspend annual trip

NY Assemblyman Dov Hikind says 'now is not the time' for March of the Living to make trip to Poland.

Time for a ‘Polocaust’ museum, says Polish minister

Poland's Dep. Culture Minister says Poland needs to tell the story of the 'Polocaust' - or Polish suffering during the Holocaust

Poland 'won't prosecute' violators of new Holocaust law

Polish Holocaust law will not lead to criminal charges, government minister says.

Video protesting Polish law pulled from YouTube

Ruderman Family Foundation removes from YouTube video which sparked outrage in Poland due to its use of the term "Polish Holocaust".

Jewish organization urges US gov't to suspend ties with Poland

Ruderman Foundation campaign urges US to suspend ties with Poland over Holocaust law.

Poland's opposition proposes amendment to Holocaust law

Poland's main opposition party tables amendment to government's controversial Holocaust bill.

Local press raps Polish PM over Holocaust remark

Polish PM Morawiecki made a mistake when he compared 'Jewish perpetrators' of the Holocaust to Poles and Germans, local newspapers say.

Polish opposition to try to change 'Holocaust law'

Polish opposition leader slams new Holocaust law and the 'diplomatic disaster' it caused, says he will work to change law's wording.

'Holocaust Day studies should focus on Holocaust denial'

Zionist Union MK Broshi calls on Education Minister Bennett to focus this year's Holocaust Remembrance Day studies on Holocaust denial.

Poland demands explanation following embassy vandalism

Polish Foreign Ministry demands explanation for vandalism of its embassy in Tel Aviv.

Polish official: The prime minister said the truth

Poland's Bronisław Wildstein says Polish PM didn't blame Jews for the Holocaust but did "speak the truth" and doesn't have to apologize.

Poland's official anti-Semitism

President Rivlin:

Polish PM's 'Jewish perpetrators' comments are 'a new low'

Israeli President blasts Polish PM over 'Jewish perpetrators' Holocaust remark, says Israel 'will stop Iran's race to the nuclear bomb.'

Polish government defends 'Jewish perpetrators' comment

Government claims Polish PM's claim of 'Jewish perpetrators' during the Holocaust was 'sincere call for dialogue' on Holocaust.

Amid backlash, Netanyahu speaks with Polish PM

'I told him there’s no basis for this comparison, between the act of Poles and the acts of Jews during the Holocaust.'

Israel nixes Poland trip following 'Jewish perpetrators' claim

After Polish PM claims 'Jewish perpetrators' also responsible for Holocaust, Israel cancels planned trips for National Service volunteers.

Hotovely to hold urgent discussion over Polish PM's remarks

Deputy Foreign Minister will hold urgent discussion after Polish PM says Holocaust included "Jewish perpetrators".

'Most Polish collaborators acted out of greed or pure hate'

Poles helped Nazis out of greed or pure hate, Jews helped Nazis to save their lives or others' lives, 'From the Depths' chairman says.

PM Netanyahu: Polish PM's words are 'outrageous'

MKs from Israel's right, left condemn Polish PM Morawiecki's claim that Holocaust included 'Jewish perpetrators.'

Polish PM claims there were 'Jewish perpetrators' in Holocaust

Polish PM 'defends' Holocaust bill by claiming there were 'Jewish perpetrators' in Holocaust, says law won't see blaming Poles as criminal.

Report: Poland to vote on restricting kosher meat exports

Limitations on 'unnatural slaughter' may make it 'very difficult' to perform kosher slaughter, European Jewish group says.

Polish PM: Refrain from anti-Semitism

Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki urges Poles to refrain from making anti-Semitic statements following approval of Holocaust law.

Polish official: Jews ashamed of passivity during Holocaust

Advisor to Polish president claims Israeli opposition to Holocaust censorship law due to 'feelings of shame at Jewish passivity.'

Merkel won't comment on Polish law

German Chancellor declines to comment on Polish law imposing jail terms for suggesting the country was complicit in the Holocaust.

March of the Living will proceed despite Poland's Holocaust law

'Now, as much as ever, we believe our mission is of the utmost importance.'

European countries say "not me"

Polish lawmaker dismissed from European Parliament

European Parliament votes to dismiss Ryszard Czarnecki of Poland for comparing rival parliament member to a Nazi collaborator.

Tillerson 'disappointed' after Polish bill signed

Secretary of State expresses concern that controversial Polish law "affects freedom of speech and academic inquiry".

Is the world beginning to forget the Holocaust?

Does the new law enacted in Poland indicate that Europe is trying to rewrite the history of the Holocaust?

Polish president to sign Holocaust bill

Polish president says he will sign bill forbidding linking Poland to crimes of Holocaust, but will refer it for judicial review.

Poland gets back at Bennett

Poland penalizes Education Minister for statement in which he tells Poles 'the past can not be rewritten'; upcoming state visit cancelled.

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Watch: Polish Prime Minister speaks to Arutz Sheva

Poland's PM reaches out to Jews and friends of Israel in special interview; 'Would offend survivors to mix perpetrators with victims.'

Bennett plans Poland visit to challenge Holocaust law

Education Minister to travel to Poland, vows to 'speak the truth' about Polish crimes against Jews during the Holocaust.

German Foreign Minister:

'The mass murders were carried out by our country'

German Foreign Minister says Poland can rely on his country to condemn distortions of history regarding the Nazi camps.

'Hold the March of the Living in Ukraine instead of Poland'

Chief rabbi of Ukraine wants Holocaust program moved to his country to punish Poland.

Israel warns of rising anti-Semitism in Poland

Israeli embassy in Warsaw warns against wave of anti-Semitic statements in Poland amid row on Holocaust bill.

Polish PM: We understand Israel's emotions

Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki addresses controversial bill, stresses Poland will not limit freedom to debate the Holocaust.

Payback: straw, stone, lead and the Poles

US chides Poland over controversial Holocaust law

Polish Holocaust rhetoric bill may have ‘repercussions’ for international relations, US embassy warns.

Yad Vashem to Poland: Educate, don't criminalize

Yad Vashem response to the Law Passed in the Polish Senate