Austria’s Jorg Haider apologized for comments he made against the leader of the country’s Jewish community. In return for Haider’s apology and a vow not to insult him again, Ariel Muzicant agreed to withdraw his legal action against Haider. In a speech last year, Haider alleged that Muzicant is dishonorable and had used his political connections to further his business interests.
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