Avi Berg bashes envoy Ron Prosor for 'invalid and manipulative policy, which claims that any criticism of Israel is antisemitic'

Russian leader says 'forgetting the lessons of history leads to the repetition of terrible tragedies' as he continues to compare war against Hitler with current conflict

No Russian officials invited to annual event on International Holocaust Remembrance Day, as Moscow's war on Ukraine continues

Guterres recites part of definition, but leaves out controversial section, makes no mention of official adoption; Israeli envoy insists sec general 'effectively acknowledged' it

It is only 2nd time Israeli-led measure passes in forum since country's establishment; initiative earns 114 cosponsors and passes by consensus, with only Iran expressing opposition

Envoy confident measure will pass overwhelmingly later this month; it won't have enforcement mechanism, but Erdan says effects of new international standard will be significant

Foreign Ministry says first term as head of IHRA, beginning next month, has 'particular importance'; development comes as local mural about Jewish victims of Nazis is vandalized

Parameters set by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance were intended to unify people over a contentious topic - but Israel's inclusion in them is again stirring debate

In doing so, 18 of 20 teams in top soccer group also back some references to Israel in its description of Jew-hatred

Jewish groups hail 'significant step forward' as Council of the European Union adopts conclusions, which also call for 'new ways to remember the Holocaust in a meaningful way'