Australia's health watchdog, Ahpra, has adopted the IHRA definition of antisemitism, drawing praise from Jewish groups but criticism from the Australia Palestine Advocacy Network, which fears it will stifle criticism of Israel's actions.
At the G7 summit, Donald Trump asserted that his Iran conflict achieved all objectives, including preventing nuclear weapons and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Despite claims of global leader approval, reports indicate internal criticism of the deal, which includes a 60-day ceasefire for further talks and a $300bn reconstruction fund for Iran.
At the G7 summit, Donald Trump asserted that his administration achieved all objectives in the Iran conflict, including a ceasefire and preventing nuclear weapons development. Details of the 14-point plan, signed between Washington and Tehran, emerged, outlining a 60-day ceasefire for further talks.
Israel condemns Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko for comparing Israel's Gaza actions to the Holocaust, labeling his remarks anti-Semitic. Lukashenko criticized Israel's destruction of Gaza, referencing global outrage and proposed luxury development plans on Palestinian land.
KI-generierte Bilder des Holocaust werfen ethische Fragen auf. Während sie zur Kommerzialisierung des Gedenkens beitragen, warnt die EU vor unkennzeichneten Deepfakes. Institutionen sollen auf KI-Aufhübschungen verzichten, um die Erinnerung authentisch zu wahren.
The EU is bracing for a potential energy crisis stemming from the conflict in Iran, though the EC states current supplies are not at risk. Markets are already reacting to rising Brent crude oil prices, impacting European gas and oil costs.
Der Historiker Omer Bartov bezeichnet den Krieg in Gaza als Völkermord und kritisiert den Zionismus. Sein Buch sucht Auswege aus der Katastrophe und plädiert für eine jüdisch-palästinensische Konföderation.
The article discusses the significant but often forgotten contributions of Jewish footballers and coaches in Europe before the Holocaust. It highlights Jozsef Braun, a talented Hungarian player whose career was tragically cut short, and emphasizes how genocide erases not only lives but also their stories and collective memory.
Stockholm plans to transform eastern Blasieholmen into a vibrant cultural district. This includes establishing a Holocaust museum, a collaboration between the Swedish government and the City of Stockholm, and a cultural and restaurant venue managed by Andil Dahl. Both parties have signed letters of intent, with potential opening dates as early as 2029.
Thuringia's Minister President Mario Voigt (CDU) faces criticism over the potential use of artificial intelligence in drafting his speeches and texts. The platform "Frag den Staat" reported that several of his publications and speeches may have been partially created with AI assistance.
Yad Vashem is establishing its first branch outside Israel in Germany to combat fading Holocaust memory and rising antisemitism, aiming to educate younger generations about the atrocities.
A German hotel apologized after telling an Israeli family "no Jews allowed" when booking a room, citing frustration over fake reservations. The incident sparked outrage, leading to a complaint, removal from Booking.com, and a police investigation into potential incitement to hatred.
On the 100th birthday of Holocaust researcher Raul Hilberg, scholars gathered in Vienna's Brigittenau district, his birthplace. Despite his global renown, Vienna has failed to honor him with a street or plaque, drawing criticism from researchers who see it as a failure of political will and a disregard for historical remembrance.
Raul Hilberg's 1961 book "The Destruction of the European Jews" is a foundational work in Holocaust research. Hilberg, a Jewish refugee from Vienna, meticulously documented the systematic extermination of European Jews, demonstrating the complicity of German society across all sectors.
Holocaust survivor Tomi Reichental has died at the age of 90 in his adopted home of Ireland. Reichental, born in Slovakia, was deported to Bergen-Belsen concentration camp in 1944. After liberation, he emigrated to Israel before settling in Ireland, where he dedicated his retirement to educating others about the Holocaust.
Porträtfotograf Martin Schoeller is known for his extreme close-up technique, aiming to capture the authentic essence of his subjects. His work, including a series on Holocaust survivors, explores the ambivalence between reality and representation.
Yad Vashem plant ihre ersten Bildungszentren außerhalb Israels in Deutschland. Während dies als Ehre für das Land der Täter gesehen wird, treten Sorgen um möglichen Einfluss auf das deutsche Holocaust-Gedenken auf, insbesondere hinsichtlich der Definition von Antisemitismus.
Die israelische Holocaust-Gedenkstätte Yad Vashem eröffnet in drei Jahren ein neues Bildungszentrum in München, einem ehemaligen NSDAP-Viertel, um historisch fundierte Holocaust-Bildung zu fördern.
Australia's ABC and SBS broadcasters will not adopt the IHRA definition of antisemitism used by a royal commission, citing editorial independence and concerns over illustrative examples conflating criticism of Israel with hatred of Jews.
Director László Nemes discusses his new film "Orphan," his personal connection to its themes of inherited trauma, and his strong critique of what he calls the "orgy of antisemitism" and the "moralizing overclass" in Hollywood and the West. He argues that a focus on specific conflicts, like Gaza, while ignoring others, reveals a deeper ideological issue.
Sonja Ibermann Cowan, 102, shares her life story, including her mother and sister's murders in the Holocaust. Her grandson's research connected her with a Berlin-based writer, uncovering family history and the impact of memorials like Stolpersteine.
En estos movimientos extremistas de derecha, adolescentes de entre 14 y 17 años hablan de un “pueblo puro”, relativizan el Holocausto y odian a los inmigrantes
Déporté à Auschwitz en 1943, il s’était engagé dans le travail de mémoire auprès des jeunes dans sa région natale, à Leer.
Elon Musk has launched a tirade against French judicial authorities currently investigating possible abuses on his X social network. France opened an inquiry in January 2025 into allegations that X, formerly known as Twitter, was used to interfere in French politics. The investigation has since widened to cover allegations of Holocaust denial, distribution of sexual deepfakes and most recently possible complicity in the distribution of images of child sexual abuse. Responding to a post on the...
