Anne Frank's relative criticises Netanyahu as 'fanatical'
Quotable Anne Frank's relative criticises Netanyahu as 'fanatical'
Oliver Elias, the great cousin of Anne Frank, calls on Jews, Germans and the international community to condemn Israel and its leader, Benjamin Netanyahu, for its war on Gaza.
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