Herzog said: "At this pivotal moment in time, this institution sends a clear, powerful statement: Remember. Remember the horrors born of hatred, antisemitism, and racism."
Israeli President faces protest at Holocaust Museum opening amidst Gaza conflict. Dutch Jewish group expresses concerns over his attendance.
Most of the Jews forced onto the trams did not survive: More than 100,000 Dutch Jews — three-quarters of the country’s Jewish population — were murdered in the Holocaust.
US Attorney General Merrick Garland delivered personal remarks during the Anti-Defamation League's "Never is Now" summit, where he praised US laws allowing Jews to live free of persecution.
Stern's life story featured in the documentary film “Near Normal Man” and in his 2022 memoir, “Near Normal Man: Survival with Courage, Kindness and Hope.”
The Ministry said that the decision was taken following a review of the contents and aims of the voyage along with its security needs.
This will make Holocaust educational materials more accessible to those with Israeli IP addresses.
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