Israeli Holocaust memorial criticises deal with Poland

Israeli youth trips to Poland had been one of the key points of contention.

Polish soldiers visit the Museum Of Cursed Soldiers And Political Prisoners Of The Polish People’s Republic in Warsaw (Czarek Sokolowski/AP)

Israel’s national Holocaust memorial has criticised a new agreement renewing Israeli school trips to Poland, saying it recommends a number of “problematic sites” that distort history.

Yad Vashem issued its statement weeks after Israel and Poland announced a breakthrough agreement meant to repair ties that had been badly damaged due to disagreements over how to remember Polish behaviour during the Holocaust.