Elan Steinberg was an Israeli-born head of World Jewish Congress.[1][2] (wikipedia)
The mechanical elements for closure are in place. In many respects, Swiss bankers and authorities have come to agree on the mechanism and procedures we have struggled for in the last two years.
It's a princely fight for succession. There are some who suggest it is a cult of personality. Each one claims he was indicated to be the successor.
Six months after we concluded our negotiations with the Swiss, the Soviets disclose records showing there is much more Nazi gold in Switzerland.
Whether he was Ivan the Terrible or some other terrible person, is really irrelevant. The facts are clear and, at last, we have achieved some justice.
After 30 years, it appears that some measure of justice has finally been achieved.
Nazi gold has become shorthand for the whole array of looted assets. So, yes we're talking about securities, art, bank accounts, life insurance policies, and other such assets.
The unwillingness after half a century to commit themselves to moral and material restitution ... is a moral stain on Switzerland.
