In response, hundreds of other students, academics and Jewish leaders have signed a counter-letter opposing such a boycott.
In response, hundreds of other students, academics and Jewish leaders have signed a counter-letter opposing such a boycott.
His remarks were also criticised by Polish politicians, one of whom called for the ambassador to be expelled.
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Israel condemned as “antisemitic” a Polish law that prevents restitution claims by some Holocaust survivors.
The education minister also called for a “copy” of the Auschwitz museum to be created near Berlin, as a reminder that it was a German camp.
She was withdrawn earlier this year after Poland passed a law blocking property restitution claims.
Israel has lowered the rank of its diplomatic representation in Warsaw.
Jewish groups argue that the legislation would particularly impact Holocaust survivors.
A diplomatic dispute escalated over the weekend.
Poland’s foreign ministry has denied the claims as displaying a “complete lack of knowledge”.
The IPN defended its appointee, saying he has “apologised” for his “mistakes”.
“She provided me with shelter, putting her own life and that of her family in danger,” said the director.
Ten more Poles have been named by Israel as Righteous Among the Nations.
Amid the commemorations, politics was never far from the surface.
The prime minister also supported President Duda’s decision not to travel to Israel to “listen to Putin’s lies”.