Philippine president apologizes to Jews over Holocaust remarks

Philippine president apologizes to Jews over Holocaust remarks

 

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Small blog duterte synagogue Philippine president apologizes to Jews over Holocaust remarksPresident Rodrigo Duterte apologized to Jews worldwide after his remarks drawing comparisons between his anti-drug war and the murder of Jews in the Holocaust sparked shock and outrage, including from WJC President Ronald S. Lauder.
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