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Selection of far-right ex-minister to head Yad Vashem sparks outcry

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Published: 30 October 2020

Last updated: 4 March 2024

Protests over appointment of former general Effie Eitam, who called for the expulsion of most Palestinians from the West Bank and removal of Arab citizens from the political system

Apparent pick of nationalist ex-minister to head Yad Vashem sparks outcry (Times of Israel)
Some fear former brigadier general Effie Eitam, who has a history of harsh rhetoric toward Palestinians, could tarnish reputation of Holocaust memorial and museum

Israel looks to far-right figure to head Holocaust memorial (Ynet)
Groups protest appointment of former hardline lawmaker, Effie Eitam, who called for the expulsion of most Palestinians from the West Bank and for the removal of Israel's Arab citizens from the political system

Photo: Effie Eitam speaks during the Gush Katif conference at the Tel Aviv Museum in 2017 (Yossi Zeliger/Flash90)
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