Stone's Holocaust Remarks Anger Israel

Anti-Holocaust remarks by renowned American director Oliver Stone have prompted cries of anti-Semitism from Israeli leaders and pro-Tel Aviv lobby groups in the US.

Israel's Diaspora Affairs and Public Diplomacy Minister Yuli Edelstein attacked the Academy Award winner on Monday for "demonization of the Jewish people," saying Stone's remarks were racist and made him sick.

"When a man of Stone's stature says such things, it could lead to a new wave of anti-Semitism and anti-Israelism," The Jerusalem Post quoted Edelstein as saying.'

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