British officials criticized the Saudi ambassador for saying that Israel’s presence in the West Bank and Gaza Strip is worse than anything Europe experienced under Nazi Germany. “This is a war of occupation, far more severe than anything the Germans did,” the Jerusalem Post quoted Ghazi Algosaibi as saying.
Help ensure Jewish news remains accessible to all. Your donation to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency powers the trusted journalism that has connected Jewish communities worldwide for more than 100 years. With your help, JTA can continue to deliver vital news and insights. Donate today.
The Archive of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency includes articles published from 1923 to 2008. Archive stories reflect the journalistic standards and practices of the time they were published.