Israel Secures Nazi-Looted Torah Fragment From Norwegian Auction
Summarized from Israel National News by baba
Israel intervened to prevent the auction of a Nazi-looted Torah fragment in Norway, leading to its cancellation and planned donation to a U.S. Holocaust remembrance organization. Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar directed the Israeli embassy in Norway to halt the sale of the "sacred manuscript looted by the Nazis." The fragment is expected to go to Remember Us The Holocaust (RUTH) in San Diego, though its authenticity and provenance are still under review. The auction house, Valkyrie Historical Auctions, had listed the item with conflicting accounts of its origin, sparking condemnation from Israeli officials and Jewish organizations.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Israel intervened to stop the auction of a Nazi-looted Torah fragment in Norway.
- The fragment is expected to be donated to the U.S. Holocaust remembrance organization RUTH.
- Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar directed the Israeli embassy in Norway to prevent the sale.
- The auction house Valkyrie Historical Auctions listed the item, which received a winning bid of $8,500.
- RUTH is working to verify the fragment's authenticity and provenance before accepting it.
- The World Jewish Restitution Organization called for an investigation into the auction house.
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