"The Simon Wiesenthal Center denounces the City Council members of Bayreuth, Germany whovoted to honor and abet extremist anti-peace Code Pink, a group that denigrates and promotes the boycott against the Jewish State of Israel.
"Better the founders of this 'Tolerance' prize cancel it permanently, than see it and the very concept of tolerance desecrated by the bestowalof an award on those devoted to a dangerous agenda which threatens the six million Jewish citizens of Israel. We call upon German leaders from the full spectrum of German life to denounce thisshameful vote."
See previous related stories:
• February 16, 2016
SWC Commends German City forRescinding Tolerance Prize to Code Pink
• February 9, 2016:
Wiesenthal Center Urges German Cityto Withdraw Code Pink "Tolerance" Award
• February 11, 2016:
Mayor of German City OpposesTolerance Award to Code Pink Following Simon Wiesenthal Center Protest
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