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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 423

Sofia

Dr. Aleksander Hugo Oscar (Courtesy via JTA)
February 2, 2022, 8:22 pm
Bulgarian Jewish leader falsely accused of embezzling, then targeted by antisemitism
Hospital denies media claims that Dr. Aleksander Oscar, president of a local Jewish organization, was ever accused of filing fraudulent medical reports
By David I. Klein
Members of nationalist organizations parade with torches during a march to commemorate Bulgarian general and politician Hristo Lukov, in the center of Sofia, on February 16, 2019. (Dimitar DILKOFF/AFP)
February 17, 2019, 3:00 am
2,000 torch-wielding nationalists march through Sofia to honor pro-Nazi general
Far right activists and neo-Nazis from Bulgaria and other European countries take part in annual Lukov March after mayor’s attempt to ban procession overturned
By Agencies
A synagogue in Sofia. (photo credit: CC-BY Rachel Titiriga, Flickr)
January 21, 2019, 12:21 am
Assailant hurls stones at Sofia synagogue, as others look on
Bulgarian Jewish leader says passersby did nothing to stop brazen attack or apprehend culprit
By Cnaan Liphshiz
French President Emmanuel Macron, left, British Prime Minister Theresa May, center, and German Chancellor Angela Merkel smile as they pose for photos at the start of an EU-Western Balkans Summit in Sofia, May 17, 2018. (Ludovic MARIN/AFP)
May 17, 2018, 12:55 pm
Merkel: EU countries agree Iran nuclear deal ‘not perfect’
German leader, in talks with UK’s May and France’s Macron, urges preserving 2015 agreement while negotiating changes with Tehran
By AFP
Far-right activists march with torches during a march to commemorate pro-Nazi Bulgarian general Hristo Lukov in Sofia on February 17, 2018. (AFP Photo/Nikolay Doychinov)
February 18, 2018, 12:28 am
Bulgarian neo-Nazis march in honor of WWII general
Rally commemorating Nazi-ally Hristo Lukov goes ahead despite efforts to ban it; World Jewish Congress condemns event as ‘reprehensible’
By ToI Staff
Bulgarian nationalists dressed in military uniforms take part in a procession to commemorate Gen. Hristo Lukovin, in Sofia, February 14, 2015. (Valentina Petrova/AP)
February 7, 2018, 2:31 pm
Jewish group petitions Bulgarian PM to ban neo-Nazi parade
World Jewish Congress urges active steps to prevent Lukov March, which commemorates anti-Semitic wartime leader
By Stuart Winer
Nationalists marching in the annual Lukov March in Bulgaria On February 15, 2016. screen capture: YouTube)
February 21, 2017, 1:01 pm
Ignoring ban, neo-Nazis march in Bulgaria
Rally honoring late Bulgarian war minister and Nazi ally goes on as scheduled in Sofia, despite mayor’s prohibition
By ToI Staff
Police cars parked outside the Palestinian Authority's embassy in Sofia, Bulgaria, February 26, 2016. Bulgarian authorities are investigating the unexplained death of a Palestinian man wanted by Israel for a 1986 killing. (AP Photo)
March 21, 2016, 4:18 pm
Bulgaria: Palestinian terrorist found dead likely not murdered
Prosecutor doesn’t believe Omar Nayef, 51, wanted by Israel, was victim of foul play at Palestinian Embassy last month
By AFP
Police cars parked outside the Palestinian Authority's embassy in Sofia, Bulgaria, February 26, 2016. Bulgarian authorities are investigating the unexplained death of a Palestinian man wanted by Israel for a 1986 killing. (AP Photo)
March 16, 2016, 10:26 pm
In Bulgaria, Palestinian terrorist’s widow says shunned by investigators
Omar Zayed had fled to PA embassy in Sofia to escape extradition for killing of Israeli student, died after apparent fall last month
By AFP and ToI Staff
Omar Zayed (Twitter)
March 12, 2016, 6:03 am
Dead Palestinian terrorist honored at Amsterdam university cafe
Organizers say Omar Nayef Zayed was killed by the Mossad outside Palestinian embassy in Bulgaria this month
By JTA
Omar Zayed (Channel 2)
February 29, 2016, 12:24 am
Israel and PA to blame for death of Palestinian terrorist, says his family
Relatives say PA pressed Omar Zayed to leave mission in Bulgaria, where he was found dying Friday after apparent fall from upper story
By Itamar Sharon and AFP
Omar Zayed (Channel 2)
February 27, 2016, 6:36 pm
Death of Palestinian terrorist is ‘happy day’ for sister of Israeli he murdered
As Omar Zayed dies in mysterious circumstances in Bulgaria, family of yeshiva student Eliyahu Amedi ‘close a circle’ after 30 years
By Itamar Sharon and AFP
Omar Zayed (Channel 2)
February 26, 2016, 12:28 pm
Terrorist wanted by Israel murdered at Palestinian Embassy in Bulgaria
Omar Zayed had fled to embassy to escape extradition for killing of Israeli student; Palestinians say Israel assassinated him, Jerusalem denies it
By Itamar Sharon and AFP
The Maccabi Petah Tikva youth soccer team (YouTube screenshot)
August 23, 2015, 9:45 pm
Israeli youth soccer team suffers food poisoning in Bulgaria
A Maccabi Petah Tikva team official says they believe incident intentional, group targeted after singing Hebrew songs
By JTA
Israeli soccer players run off the field as Bulgarian fans attack them during a match in Sofia on August 2, 2015 (Screen capture via YouTube)
August 3, 2015, 1:44 pm
Israeli soccer players forced to flee field after Bulgarian fans attack
Ashdod FC player hit on head by bottle during so-called friendly against CSKA Sofia
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