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Family Member Challenges Lemkin Institute's Use of Name
Joseph Lemkin seeks to remove his family name from group accusing Israel of genocide
In brief
Joseph Lemkin seeks to remove his family name from group accusing Israel of genocide Joseph Lemkin, son of Holocaust survivor, wants Lemkin Institute to stop using family name to accuse Israel of genocide Originally reported by Fox News.
Family Member of Genocide Term Creator
Joseph Lemkin, son of Holocaust survivor, wants Lemkin Institute to stop using family name to accuse Israel of genocide
Lemkin Institute Warns of Genocide in Gaza
The institute warned of genocide in Gaza since Oct 13, 2023, less than a week after Hamas killed 1,200 people
Institute Accuses U.S. and Israel of Genocide
The institute said the U.S. and Israel are committing genocide in Gaza after enabling genocide against Armenians of Artsakh
Joseph Lemkin's Holocaust Background
Joseph grew up with a black cloud of Holocaust trauma after his family of six was killed during the Holocaust
Joseph's Father Funded Raphael's Funeral
Joseph's father raised funds for Raphael Lemkin's funeral when he died in 1959
Joseph's Son Sees Social Media Post
Joseph's teenage son showed him a social media post from the Lemkin Institute accusing Israel of genocide
Joseph Files Complaint with Pennsylvania
Joseph worked with European Jewish Association to submit complaint to Pennsylvania governor and state department
Pennsylvania Department of State Response
Pennsylvania Department of State says they cannot confirm or deny any complaint filed against the institute
Lemkin Institute Press Release
The institute stated Joseph Lemkin does not speak for the entire Lemkin family and has no legal battle with the family
Lemkin Institute's Mission
The institute was founded in 2016 to prevent genocide for Jewish people, Palestinians, Armenians, and others
Legal Concerns About Name Use
Lawyer Nitsana Darshan-Leitner says using Raphael Lemkin's name without permission could be deceptive charitable solicitation
Historian Calls Accusations Blood Libel
Historian Sir Simon Schama called accusations of Israeli genocide in Gaza a blood libel
Institute Publishes Genocide Report
The institute published a report saying Israel is committing atrocity crimes but not genocide
In short
Joseph Lemkin, son of Holocaust survivor, wants Lemkin Institute to stop using family name to accuse Israel of genocide
