Israel says Turkish criticism inappropriate at Holocaust memorial service

By REUTERS and ISRAEL HAYOM— Israel on Wednesday accused a senior Turkish official of “misusing” a Holocaust commemoration to criticize Israeli policy, the latest exchange in a bitter row between the former allies. Turkish Parliamentary Speaker Cemil Cicek late on Wednesday addressed members of Turkey’s tiny Jewish community and others at a Holocaust Memorial Day…

Canada’s FM: A Jewish state today is more important than even a few years ago

By RAPHAEL AHREN— John Baird has no intention of apologizing. The Palestinians would like the Canadian foreign minister to say he’s sorry for his government’s unabashedly pro-Israel stance. They shouldn’t hold their breath. In fact, Baird is waiting for an apology from Ramallah — not for having his car pelted with eggs and shoes Sunday…