Efraim Zuroff

Efraim Zuroff is the chief Nazi-hunter of the Simon Wiesenthal Center and the director of its Israel Office. His most recent book is Operation Last Chance; One Man’s Quest to Bring Nazi Criminals to Justice (Palgrave/Macmillan). He can be followed on Facebook and Twitter @EZuroff.

 A woman holds a sign outside the International Court of Justice, amid the case in which Israel was accused of genocide, last year. Every tragedy that might be classified as genocide should be tested by the three I’s: intent, implementation, and implications, the writers argue.

The three I's: A solution to discern genocides from tragedies - opinion

Second generation to Holocaust survivor light a remembrance candle at the camp

How a daring Holocaust-era decision can serve as a precedent for haredim today - opinion

 Aziz Salha with bloody hands during lynching in Ramallah in 2000.

Beware of symbols used by Hamas - comment


'Our Nazi': The story of a Nazi who lived in Chicago for three decades - review

Reinhold Kulle was considered an outstanding school custodian, beloved and respected by the staff and students of Oak Park and River Forest High School.

 AN IDEOLOGICAL battle is also being waged. Pictured: Nazi leader Adolf Hitler addresses the Reichstag, 1941.

'Final Verdict': A valuable account of an unusual Holocaust trial - review

Final Verdict is an extremely valuable book, which deserves wide circulation not only in Germany but throughout the Western world.

 The Stutthof concentration camp barracks after liberation in 1945.

Germany should express remorse over the crimes committed against Serbs - opinion

The UN's Srebrenica resolution has sparked debate over selective historical justice, particularly Germany's role in WWII-era atrocities against Serbs.

 A MEMORIAL stands at the former site of the Crveni Krst concentration camp in Nis, Serbia.

'Safe Haven': An important account of Nazis in the UK - review

A cautionary tale regarding an important and highly justified judicial initiative, launched to prosecute Nazi war criminals who had illegally immigrated to the UK, which in practical terms failed.

 An illustrative photo of a Union Jack pattern over someone's face peaking out of murky waters.

Not every war crime is a case of genocide - opinion

Examining the political risks of labeling genocide, especially regarding the impending UN resolution on Srebrenica, stressing the need for caution and consensus.

 PROTESTERS ACCUSE the US of funding genocide in Gaza, as they descend on a hotel where US President Joe Biden was staying in San Francisco last month.

Jonathan Glazer is just a useful idiot for the enemies of the Jewish people - opinion

As Jewish history teaches us, there will always be “useful [Jewish] idiots” like Jonathan Glazer, and some of the dangerous anti-Zionists will be Jewish.

 Jonathan Glazer poses on the red carpet during the Oscars arrivals at the 96th Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S., March 10, 2024.

Israel should look to Pearl Harbor and 9/11 precedents as it responds to Oct. 7 - opinion

The war against Hamas must achieve its goals.

 THE DAMAGED battleship ‘USS California,’ after being hit by Japanese aerial torpedoes and bombs, is situated off Ford Island during the attack on Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941.

Serbia has been a beacon of support for Israel since Hamas's attack - opinion

As a people who suffered terribly at the hands of the Nazis and their Croatian Ustasha collaborators during World War II, Serbs feel a strong kinship with the Jewish people and the State of Israel.

 A WALK in support of Israel takes place through the center of Belgrade. The banner reads: ‘The people of Israel are in our hearts.’

Israel must destroy Hamas, replace Palestinian Authority leadership - opinion

It appears that the events of last week have finally convinced the Israeli government that hope of a solution for peace begins with the elimination of Hamas and replacing the leaders of the PA.

 HAMAS GAZA leader Yahya Sinwar speaks at a rally marking Quds Day (Jerusalem Day), in Gaza, in April.

'Bruno Schulz': Israel and Poland's battle over Holocaust victim's art - review

Benjamin Balint returns with another book presenting the conflicting claims and arguments of another case of Israel attempting to safeguard the cultural treasures of Holocaust victims.

 THE ART of Bruno Schulz