Crime & Law

Sholom Schwartzbard Shoots Symon Petliura

Sholom Schwartzbard assassinated Symon Petliura, head of the Ukrainian People's Republic in exile, in Paris, motivated by resentment over alleged anti-Semitic violence during Petliura’s rule. Schwartzbard shot Petliura in a cafe, which sparked international debate over his actions and their implications on historical tensions within Eastern Europe.

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