Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu missed the ceremony celebrating the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz as he deals with legal matters at home and the threat of arrest abroad. Netanyahu’s ability to attend the Auschwitz event Monday was complicated due to an outstanding warrant for his arrest issued by the International Criminal Court,
Simcha Pasko reports on International Holocaust Remembrance Day, which this year marks 80 years since Auschwitz-Birkenau’s liberation, as global antisemitism continues to rise. Survivors, dignitaries, and leaders honored the 6 million Jews killed in the Holocaust, with only 50 survivors attending this year compared to 300 at the 70th anniversary.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called to confront antisemitism "wherever it appears," including at "international forums like the ICC" in an X/Twitter post commemorating International Holocaust Remembrance Day on Monday.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed Elon Musk was being “falsely smeared” over a viral video of the Tesla CEO performing what many have said was a Nazi salute during a
Musk, who has openly supported far-right movements, has faced backlash for downplaying Nazi history and making inflammatory remarks. His appearance at the AfD rally came days before the Auschwitz liberation anniversary and amid rising political support for the party, which denies extremism while rejecting Holocaust responsibility.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office is planning for his to travel to Washington DC next week to meet with US President Donald Trump, The Times of Israel reported.
"Elon is a great friend of Israel," Netanyahu wrote, adding that Musk had visited Israel following the October 7 massacre.
Dozens of Brooklynites gathered in Coney Island on Tuesday to commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day in an interfaith ceremony.
WASHINGTON (TNND) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday defended Elon Musk amid accusations of the X owner making a Nazi salute earlier this week. Musk on Inauguration Day spoke to supporters at Capitol One Arena in Washington, D.C. At one point during his speech, he extended his arm outward with his palm facing down.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has defended Elon Musk after media outlets described a gesture that the Tesla CEO made at President Trump’s inauguration rally as a Nazi salute.
The visit will make the Israeli prime minister the first foreign leader to be invited to Trump’s residence since he took office last week.
Israel’s foreign minister said antisemitism was “spreading in Australia almost unchecked” and he expected more action to stop attacks on the Jewish community.