Hungary’s president presented a medal to the secretary-general of the World Jewish Congress for his efforts on behalf of Jews around the world. “We highly appreciate your efforts in seeking appropriate compensation for the Hungarian Jews, once a major Jewish community in Europe,” said Ferenc Madl, who during a ceremony in Parliament presented Israel Singer with the medal.
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