Count Bernadotte: From Rescuing Jews to Assassination in the Holy Land
2025-09-19
During WWII, Count Folke Bernadotte, a Swedish count, orchestrated the 'White Buses' operation, rescuing tens of thousands from Nazi concentration camps, including many Jews. Ironically, after the war, while serving as a UN mediator attempting to resolve the intractable conflict in the Middle East, he was assassinated by the Jewish extremist group Lehi ('Stern Gang'). This tragic event highlights both the challenges of peacemaking and the manipulation of historical narratives. Recent research has vindicated Bernadotte's heroic actions, restoring his rightful place in history.