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PM Modi visited Yad Vashem in Jerusalem to pay tribute to Holocaust victims alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a two-day visit to Israel, where he visited the Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum and addressed the Knesset, becoming the first Indian Prime Minister to do so.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the 'Yad Vashem' memorial in Israel, which commemorates the Holocaust where six million Jews were murdered under Nazi rule.

Bookbinders and restorers in the 1930s and 1940s assisted the Nazi regime in creating a database that helped identify and persecute Jewish individuals and others deemed racially impure.

The Left Party in Germany has excluded Martha Wüthrich, the spokesperson for the Left Youth, for two years due to her antisemitic comments and Holocaust relativization.

The birthplace of Adolf Hitler in Braunau am Inn, Austria, is being converted into a police station, which has ignited outrage among critics and Holocaust survivors.

The performance "Something is Dreaming Us" by Manuela Gandini returns to Milan, merging critical thought and artistic expression while set in a former concentration camp.

A German museum is returning the 'Dancing Girls Fountain', a sculpture stolen by the Nazis from a Jewish businessman, to his heirs after a lengthy legal battle.

Declassified files reveal Argentina's inadequate pursuit of Nazi war criminals after World War II, highlighting a complex relationship with former Nazis in the country.

The article reviews a German stage adaptation of Ilse Aichinger's novel 'The Greater Hope,' focusing on children who endure and resist the impacts of persecution.

Judith Hermann's new book explores her grandfather's ties to the Waffen-SS and the struggles of processing Germany's historical memory.

The book 'The Right to Live' presents the memoirs of Latvian-Jewish survivor Ella Medalja, detailing her harrowing escape from the Rumbula massacre during the Nazi occupation.

The WW2 film 'The Zone of Interest' is now available for free on Channel 4 and has received critical acclaim for its unique approach to storytelling during the Holocaust.

The plan to open a police station in Adolf Hitler's birthplace has sparked mixed feelings among local residents in Braunau am Inn, Austria.

Aabra Benski overcame numerous challenges in his life, including fleeing the Holocaust, to establish a successful chocolate business in Argentina.

Holocaust survivor Edith Bruck emphasizes the need for countries to confront their pasts as she recounts her harrowing experiences during World War II.

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu claims that discussions about genocide in Gaza aim to distort truths and undermine Jewish memory of the Holocaust.

A gathering of women at the Dachau concentration camp memorial reflects on safety and remembrance related to Jewish identity and Nazi history.

Heirs of a Jewish banker who fled Nazi Germany are claiming ownership of a valuable painting in a restitution process against a German museum.

Wassim al-M., a 20-year-old Syrian, is now facing trial for a violent attack at the Berlin Holocaust Memorial, where he seriously injured a Spanish tourist, and is set to speak about his radicalization in Germany.

Chicago has codified the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's definition of antisemitism into law, while New York City has moved to roll back similar measures.

Research shows that paper restorers were complicit in the Nazis' efforts to identify and persecute individuals of Jewish ancestry during World War II.

The Central Israeli Council of Greece expresses its condolences over the loss of Helen Glykatzis-Arverler, a prominent historian and the first female chancellor of the Sorbonne, highlighting her humanitarian legacy and contributions to Holocaust education.

The article discusses the historical context of a textile factory in Dvůr Králové, which was seized from its Jewish owners by the Nazis and subsequently used to manufacture yellow stars for Jewish identification.

A puppet theater in Košice is set to present a dramatic adaptation of a comic based on real war events that depicts the Holocaust.

Comedian Jess Robinson draws parallels between her life as a young artist and her grandmother Rosi Schul's experiences documented in her Holocaust diaries in her new book Life Is Rosi.

The Estonian Jewish Community Council is deeply concerned about recent statements made by a member of the Tartu City Council regarding the Holocaust.

Margot Frank, the older sister of Anne Frank, gains recognition as she marks her 100th birthday amid remembrances of the Holocaust.

The article discusses the historical context of antisemitism in Switzerland, particularly around the border area of Diepoldsau, while highlighting the role locals played in aiding refugees during the Holocaust.

The Canadian military has issued an apology for a social media post about the Holocaust that failed to specifically mention Jews as victims, acknowledging this omission caused hurt.

A special educational session at a school in Germany reflects on the relevance of Anne Frank's diary to today's youth.

Zuzana Marešová, known as the last living 'Winton child' in the Czech Republic, has died, marking the end of a significant chapter in the history of child survivors from the Holocaust.

Zuzana Marešová, recognized as the last surviving 'Winton' child in the Czech Republic, has passed away.

Noemí Frenkel discusses her latest novel, which explores her identity and ancestral history in relation to broader socio-political themes.

Zuzana Marešová, the last surviving child rescued by Nicholas Winton during World War II, has passed away at the age of 94.

Lithuania's Foreign Affairs Minister Kęstutis Budrys presented a government plan to combat antisemitism and preserve Holocaust memory during the Munich Security Conference.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez sparked controversy at the Munich Security Conference by accusing U.S. aid to Israel of enabling genocide in Gaza, drawing criticism from experts.

The article discusses the remarkable story of a Jewish woman who was canonized as a saint despite her conversion to Catholicism and eventual deportation to Auschwitz.

The article features an interview with historian Carlo Ginzburg discussing the Holocaust, historical narratives, and the significance of memory.

Croatian Minister Nina Obuljen Koržinek has extended the mandate of acting director Sara Lustig instead of selecting from two qualified candidates for the director position at the JUSP Jasenovac.

An exploration of the Murdoch family's tumultuous dynamics and how it intersects with the media empire's influence on Western democracies.

The article reflects on the life of Otto Šimko, a Jewish scout and journalist, who, at 101, shared his experiences in a podcast before his passing in February 2023.

A memorial dedicated to the persecuted Jehovah's Witnesses during the Nazi regime will open in Berlin in late June, commemorating the suffering of nearly 14,000 individuals imprisoned and over 1,700 who lost their lives due to their faith.

Students from Liestal Gymnasium gather around Eva Umlauf, a young Auschwitz survivor, as they participate in a unique educational initiative aimed at combating antisemitism in Dachau, Germany.

Witold Mędykowski argues against the notion that Polish mayors were responsible for the Holocaust, suggesting this assertion is fundamentally false and lacks proper context.

The article discusses a new book addressing the perceptions of Nazi victims regarding Germany's reparations and the historical context of these payments.

The article discusses Ya’ackov Gilad's remarks on Israel's historical stance towards Holocaust survivors.

The article discusses the complexities of German-Polish historical policies and the impact of nationalism on understanding the Holocaust and collaboration during World War II.

A review of the novel 'In the House of Memories' notes its important themes of silence in the Netherlands post-World War II and the Holocaust but criticizes it for lacking vitality.

Josef Mengele, known as the Angel of Death, was a German doctor and SS officer notorious for conducting inhumane medical experiments on prisoners in Auschwitz during World War II, leaving a dark legacy in medical history and humanity.