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WJC News Update – 11 April 2014 – Protesters in Hungary Block Work on WWII Monument

Protesters in Hungary block work on second world war monument

Several hundred protesters blocked work from continuing on a controversial monument in Budapest that Jewish critics say glosses over Hungary’s active role in the Holocaust.

Spanish village called ‘kill Jews’ mulling name change – JTA

11 Apr 2014 A Spanish village is considering removing the phrase “kill Jews” from its name. READ MORE »

Obama administration warns states over Holocaust reparation talks with France – Jeruslem Post

10 Apr 2014 State Department urges New York, Maryland to pull legislation against France’s state-owned railway which transported Jews to death camps. READ MORE »

Israel’s most advanced satellite, Ofek 10, enters orbit – Haaretz

10 Apr 2014 The reconnaissance satellite, launched late Wednesday, will provide images for the Israel Defense Forces and other intelligence agencies. READ MORE »

Banning traditional animal slaughter, Denmark stokes religious ire – National Public Radio

10 Apr 2014 In a conflict that pits animal welfare against religious rights, Denmark has ordered that all food animals must be stunned before being killed. The move effectively bans the ritual slaughter methods prescribed in both Muslim and Jewish tradition. READ MORE »