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Google Doodle honours Egyptian doctor who saved Jews in the Holocaust

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Google Doodle honours Egyptian doctor who saved Jews in the Holocaust

Published: 28 July 2023

Last updated: 5 March 2024

Illustration by Israeli artist depicts Dr Mohammed Helmy, the first Arab to be recognised by Yad Vashem as Righteous Among the Nations.

Google Doodle honours Egyptian doctor who saved Jews in the Holocaust (Jerusalem Post)
The Google Doodle, made by Israeli artist Noa Snir, depicts Dr. Mohammed Helmy, the first Arab to be recognized by Yad Vashem as Righteous Among the Nations.

Who was Dr Mod Helmy? Google Doodle celebrates doctor (UK Standard)
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