Guterres stresses Palestinian grievances don't justify October 7 massacre, a day after saying it didn't take place in 'vacuum'; Israel's UN envoy rejects clarification
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After UN chief says terrorist massacres 'didn't happen in vacuum,' Foreign Ministry says words 'tarnish both him and organization he heads'; Edelstein says they fan antisemitism

Abe Foxman, Natan Sharansky and Dani Dayan say the president's unprecedented statement reflects his deep understanding of how most Jews feel

US society for Israel's main Holocaust museum says chairman Dani Dayan seeks to 'raid' its endowment; Yad Vashem cites efficiency plans and need 'to maximize global mission'

Unsourced report says officials understand that move to fire head of memorial will be shelved amid growing international outcry from US, EU officials and Holocaust educators

Antisemitism envoy Lipstadt stresses 'professionalism and independence' of institution; PM and wife push back against reports saying they seek to replace Dani Dayan with loyalist

Educators from around the world voice 'great concern' over government's ostensible effort to dismiss Dani Dayan and replace him with a political appointment

Ellen Germain notes importance of 'maintaining the independence of such institutions,' as Netanyahu said seeking to appoint political ally as chairperson of museum

Some 100k protest against government in Tel Aviv after day of migrant rioting in city; attendees urged to donate blood to the injured

Protest leaders cite efforts by education minister to fire Yad Vashem head; announce mass marches in north, south of country