The photographs of the assaults on Jews during the 1938 pogrom, which is widely commemorated as the start of the Holocaust, had been kept by a former American serviceman.
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After Near Wipeout in Election, Israeli Left Wonders: What Now?
Support for Israel’s left collapsed against Benjamin Netanyahu and his far-right alliance in last week’s election. To regain relevance, the left’s leaders say they need to change — but disagree on how.
Far Right’s Rise in Israel Driven by Anxiety and Fear
To win election, Benjamin Netanyahu and his far-right allies harnessed perceived threats to Israel’s Jewish identity after ethnic unrest last year and the subsequent inclusion of Arab lawmakers in the government.
Netanyahu Extends Lead in Israel Election, Projections Say
Benjamin Netanyahu’s near-certain victory in this week’s election in Israel won’t be confirmed until Thursday, but his far right allies are already savoring their rise to power.
Netanyahu Holds Slight Lead in Israeli Election, Exit Polls Show
If the right-wing bloc does eke out a narrow victory, it will allow Mr. Netanyahu, Israel’s longest-serving prime minister, to return to office even as he stands trial on corruption charges.
As Israel Votes, Again, Netanyahu Pins Hopes on the Far Right
To regain power, Benjamin Netanyahu, the longest-serving Israeli prime minister, will most likely need the support of Itamar Ben-Gvir, a far-right leader with a history of extreme views.
French Feminist Rabbi Captivates Multifaith Crowds With Musings on Mortality
With Paris locked down over Passover, a rabbi started holding weekly talks over Zoom about Jewish texts. Thousands have tuned in to hear her reflections on death. “She is my rabbi,” said an atheist.
Germany Announces Holocaust Reparations and Fund for Ukraine
The country will pay $1.2 billion, including emergency aid for Holocaust survivors in Ukraine and, for the first time, remembrance education.
Exploring Spain’s Arab Influence
Exploring the country’s Arab influence is an impossibly romantic journey, involving palaces with intricate geometric designs, castles and grand mosques reconfigured by Christians into cathedrals.
A Social Media Star of a Changed Middle East: An Arab From Israel in Dubai
Nuseir Yassin, a Palestinian citizen of Israel with nearly 60 million followers, has taken advantage of new diplomatic ties to move to the United Arab Emirates — angering many Palestinians.