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Inside Holocaust memorial in heart of Arab world as founder reveals what changed everything
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — In a historic house near Dubai Creek, a small gallery commemorating the six million Jews murdered in the Holocaust stands alongside collections exploring Islamic civilization, Emirati heritage and the history of Palestine and the Holy Land.
The Holocaust exhibition at the privately owned Crossroads of Civilizations Museum is among the first permanent displays of its kind in the Arab world. Opened in May 2021, less than a year after the UAE normalized relations with Israel through the Abraham Accords, it has become a symbol of the Emirates’ approach to religious coexistence.
During a recent visit to the museum, Fox News Digital saw displays documenting Nazi persecution, including a life-size image of the boy from the famous Warsaw Ghetto photograph, his hands raised in surrender.
The gallery also tells the stories of Muslims who rescued Jews during the Holocaust, including Egyptian physician Mohammed Helmy, who sheltered Jews from Nazi persecution in Berlin.
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An image of a young Jewish boy with his hands raised as armed German soldiers round up civilians in the Warsaw Ghetto in 1943, displayed at the Holocaust gallery of the Crossroads of Civilizations Museum in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The photograph has become one of the most recognizable images of the Holocaust. (Efrat Lachter/Fox News Digital)
But the story behind the exhibition is as personal as the objects it preserves.
In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, museum founder Ahmed Obaid Al Mansoori, a former member of the UAE’s Federal National Council, explained that his passion for collecting historical artifacts began in childhood, when he inherited family manuscripts and objects from his grandparents.
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A sign marking the Multifaith Gallery at the Crossroads of Civilizations Museum in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, where exhibits explore the shared history and heritage of different religious communities. (Efrat Lachter/Fox News Digital)
He began collecting systematically in 1989, eventually establishing a private museum in his home in 2006. Dubai authorities later provided a historic building to accommodate his growing collection, which opened to the public in 2014.
The Holocaust gallery came much later.
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Ahmed Obaid Al Mansoori (right), founder of Dubai’s Crossroads of Civilizations Museum, pictured with a rabbi. Al Mansoori established one of the Arab world’s first permanent Holocaust memorial exhibitions, promoting interfaith understanding and coexistence. (Fox News Digital)
Al Mansoori said two experiences inspired him. The first was a visit to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington during the 1990s, where he was deeply moved by the message that the Holocaust was a tragedy with lessons for all humanity.
The second was a conversation with an American Jewish acquaintance who expressed fear about rising antisemitism in the United States. Initially, he dismissed her concerns. But after encountering antisemitic imagery circulating during a period of unrest in the U.S., he reconsidered. «I realized I was wrong,» he said.
He turned to Jewish friends and colleagues to organize a Holocaust remembrance event in Dubai in 2021.
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A shofar, a traditional Jewish ceremonial horn, on display at the Crossroads of Civilizations Museum in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The instrument is sounded during Jewish religious observances, including Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. (Efrat Lachter/Fox News Digital)
«The beauty about this Holocaust gallery was built by Arabs, by Jews, and by Christians,» he told Fox News Digital, describing the international team that helped create the exhibition.
What began as a commemorative initiative became something much larger.
At the opening, Al Mansoori said, he was struck by the positive response from visitors, including residents of the UAE and people from elsewhere in the region. He also encountered criticism, but concluded that the gallery should become a permanent part of the museum.
«I thought it was very beautiful, very important. And it must stay,» he recalled.
The exhibition formally opened on May 26, 2021, attended by the Israeli and German ambassadors to the UAE, according to The National’s coverage at the time.
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An ancient manuscript on display at the Crossroads of Civilizations Museum in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The museum’s collections highlight the region’s rich cultural and religious heritage. (Efrat Lachter/Fox News Digital)
Yet Al Mansoori’s vision extends beyond Holocaust remembrance.
In another section of the museum, historical maps of Palestine appear alongside Jewish manuscripts, photographs and documents illustrating the region’s overlapping histories.
«You have the maps from the Israeli perspective. You have the map from the Palestinian perspective,» he said, explaining why he deliberately brings different historical narratives into the same space.
He recalled a visit by rabbis in August 2020, when Muslim, Jewish and Christian guests prayed alongside one another at the museum, each according to their own traditions.
For Al Mansoori, the purpose is not to erase religious or political differences, but to make it possible for people to respect one another despite them.
«It’s how to learn to be comfortable being yourself next to others. And others must be also comfortable to be next to you,» he said.
A timeline of World War II and historical documents detailing the Holocaust are displayed at the Crossroads of Civilizations Museum in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The exhibition commemorates the six million Jews murdered by Nazi Germany and its collaborators. (Efrat Lachter/Fox News Digital)
As war and political tensions continue to divide the Middle East, Al Mansoori believes the museum offers a different way to confront the region’s painful history: not by avoiding it, but by allowing visitors to encounter histories and experiences beyond their own.
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FIRST ON FOX: Some House Democrats are leaving the door open to additional articles of impeachment against War Secretary Pete Hegseth over his handling of military aid to Ukraine, according to lawmakers who spoke with Digital after a failed impeachment effort led by Republican Rep. Thomas Massie.
But a conservative legal expert suggested the renewed impeachment push may be less about removing Hegseth from office than discouraging conservatives from serving in future Republican administrations.
Massie, R-Ky., told Digital that while he could not substantiate allegations that Hegseth improperly withheld military assistance to Ukraine, he believes Democrats will investigate the matter and potentially introduce additional articles of impeachment when they take control of Congress in January.
«I believe [Democrats] may use some of the same articles of impeachment when they’re in the majority, but I also believe there are gonna be some other articles of impeachment based on hearings and committees,» Massie told Digital. «I think the Democrats will do that.»
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«I heard that as one of the complaints that wasn’t in my impeachment resolution,» Massie added.
Massie acknowledged that another impeachment effort could be largely symbolic if the Senate fails to convict Hegseth, but argued that the proceedings could still pressure the war secretary to resign.
While impeachment requires a simple majority in the House, conviction and removal from office require a two-thirds majority in the Senate.
Massie said he hopes a Democratic-controlled Senate would hold a trial if the House impeaches Hegseth.
«So there’s still a reason to proceed,» Massie said.
His remarks came after the House rejected his effort Tuesday to impeach Hegseth over military operations against Iran and suspected drug smugglers in the Atlantic and Pacific oceans without congressional authorization.
The Constitution grants Congress the power to declare war, while the president, as commander in chief, has authority to direct military operations. The extent to which a president can initiate hostilities without congressional authorization remains legally disputed.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., also called on the House Monday to impeach Hegseth and urged the Senate to hold a trial to remove him from office.
Schumer did not respond to Digital’s request for comment.
Zach Smith, a legal fellow at the Heritage Foundation, criticized Democrats’ plans to pursue impeachment and potential prosecution of Trump administration officials, calling the efforts an «unfortunate waste of time» given the two-thirds Senate majority required to convict and remove an impeached official.
Smith argued, however, that Democrats are prioritizing impeachment proceedings to discourage conservatives from serving in future Republican administrations, not to actually remove Hegseth.
He added that the efforts would also divert congressional attention from «the many very important issues that our country is facing today,» including concerns Democrats campaigned on ahead of the midterm elections, such as driving down the cost of living.
«Not only does this mean that the House and the Senate will have to take time away from the legislative activities they should be focusing on, but it will also make it more difficult for members of the Trump administration to do their duties as well, because they’ll have to be dealing with these requests and other efforts by Congress,» Smith told Digital.
Despite Smith’s concerns, Rep. Adelita Grijalva, D-Ariz., echoed Massie’s expectations, telling Digital that she anticipates congressional oversight committees will investigate Hegseth’s handling of military assistance to Ukraine.
Grijalva said she expects congressional committees to hold hearings examining Hegseth’s handling of Ukraine funding.
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«This is an issue that will come up again, because once we have more information into how bad his handling has been, we will likely have more movement and possibly more articles of impeachment,» Grijalva told Digital.
The Arizona Democrat, who described herself as «a big believer in process and getting the facts out,» argued that voters sent a clear message during the 2026 midterm elections.
Grijalva said Americans spoke «very clearly» when they voted, signaling that «they want to put an end to the corruption.»
Digital could not independently verify the allegation that Hegseth improperly withheld Ukraine funding or engaged in any wrongdoing related to the matter.
Hegseth did not respond to Digital’s request for comment.
Rep.-elect Scott Wiener, D-Calif., told Digital that he had «no idea» whether additional impeachment articles would be introduced and was unaware of evidence supporting the allegations. However, he expressed support for removing Hegseth from office.
«I will fully support impeaching him,» Wiener told Digital. «He’s a disaster to our military and our country.»
Republicans, meanwhile, accused Democrats of pursuing politically motivated impeachment proceedings against Trump administration officials.
House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast, R-Fla., told Digital following Tuesday’s vote that he was «not surprised» by Democrats’ interest in impeaching Hegseth.
Mast argued that Democrats were determined to impeach «anyone who was appointed by the president,» regardless of whether evidence supported the allegations.
The discussions come as Democrats prepare to take control of Congress in January, giving the party greater power to launch investigations, hold hearings and pursue impeachment proceedings.
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La plataforma Doctor SV triplicó su red médica y acumuló 5.4 millones de consultas en su primer año en El Salvador
Doctor SV triplicó su red médica en El Salvador durante su primer año de operaciones, al pasar de unos 1,200 profesionales en sus primeros meses a cerca de 3,000 médicos generales y especialistas. La plataforma informó que acumuló 5.4 millones de consultas y superó los dos millones de usuarios registrados desde su lanzamiento.
Los datos fueron expuestos por el director de Doctor SV, Manuel Bello, y el director de Operaciones, Reynaldo Reyna, durante una entrevista en el programa Frente a Frente de Telecorporación Salvadoreña.
Bello indicó que el crecimiento de la plantilla respondió a la demanda de atención remota. “Comenzamos con más o menos 1,200, 1,300 médicos los primeros meses, pero debido a la aceptación de la población ahora tenemos aproximadamente 3,000 médicos”, afirmó.
La aplicación nació como una alternativa para consultas de medicina general, como cuadros gripales, fiebre, dolores leves o problemas digestivos. Con el aumento de usuarios, incorporó programas para pacientes con hipertensión, diabetes, enfermedades renales, afecciones pulmonares y alteraciones del colesterol.
También desarrolla servicios de salud mental, nutrición, ginecología y seguimiento de enfermedades crónicas. Según los responsables de la plataforma, el sistema busca mantener controles periódicos para prevenir complicaciones y orientar a los pacientes cuando requieren atención presencial.
Reyna señaló que Doctor SV alcanzó 5.4 millones de consultas en 12 meses, con una tendencia ascendente desde su puesta en funcionamiento. En los primeros días, el servicio recibió cerca de 5,000 consultas diarias. La cifra llegó luego a un promedio de entre 22,000 y 24,000 atenciones por día.
“Tenemos récord de consulta de más de 24,000 consultas en un solo día”, dijo el director de Operaciones. La plataforma apunta a una capacidad de 30,000 consultas diarias, de acuerdo con sus proyecciones.
El servicio reportó además 1.4 millones de descargas. La diferencia frente a los más de dos millones de usuarios se explica porque una misma cuenta permite incorporar a familiares, como hijos, padres o cónyuges.
Los directivos sostuvieron que el sistema funciona las 24 horas, todos los días del año. En casos en los que un médico identifica una emergencia, Doctor SV coordina la derivación hacia el sistema presencial y, según explicaron, puede articular el envío de una ambulancia.
La red asociada a Doctor SV reúne más de 1,000 establecimientos distribuidos en El Salvador, entre farmacias, laboratorios y centros de diagnóstico por imágenes. Reyna precisó que el total asciende a 1,077 puntos de atención y que incluye más de 400 farmacias.
La plataforma ofrece medicamentos, estudios de laboratorio e imágenes sin costo para los usuarios, según explicaron sus autoridades. La red también incluye procedimientos de mayor complejidad, como resonancias magnéticas, ecocardiogramas, mamografías, monitoreos Holter y mapas de presión arterial.
“Garantizamos que todo ese ciclo se dé, porque nuestro objetivo es resolverle el problema a la población a la brevedad posible”, sostuvo Reyna. El sistema utiliza georreferenciación y mapas de demanda para orientar a los pacientes hacia establecimientos con menor carga de atención.
Los directivos afirmaron que Doctor SV registra un 97% de satisfacción entre los usuarios, según las evaluaciones efectuadas dentro de la aplicación después de las consultas y de los servicios complementarios.
La inteligencia artificial asiste al médico durante la consulta
La inteligencia artificial ocupa un lugar central en la operación de Doctor SV, aunque los responsables insistieron en que no sustituye el criterio profesional. La herramienta transcribe la conversación clínica, organiza antecedentes, ordena resultados de exámenes y presenta diagnósticos preliminares basados en protocolos médicos.
Bello explicó que el sistema permite reducir el tiempo que los médicos destinan a tareas administrativas. “El médico habla y la inteligencia artificial lo escucha. Comienza a transcribir toda esa conversación y la ordena en una historia clínica”, señaló.
La aplicación también puede advertir al profesional sobre preguntas pendientes o datos relevantes para la evaluación del paciente. “Es como tener al mejor médico a la par de uno”, describió Bello, quien aclaró que la decisión diagnóstica y terapéutica permanece en manos del médico tratante.
Según los directivos, la automatización permite que el personal se concentre en la escucha, la empatía y el contacto directo con cada paciente.
El modelo redujo consultas presenciales y atrajo interés regional
Bello afirmó que estudios realizados durante los primeros meses de funcionamiento detectaron una reducción del 11% en las consultas de medicina general en unidades públicas de salud hasta marzo. El objetivo, dijo, es complementar la atención presencial y liberar capacidad para pacientes que requieren otras intervenciones.
El desarrollo del modelo también despertó interés de autoridades y organizaciones de otros países. Los responsables de Doctor SV mencionaron contactos con representantes de Perú, Panamá, Uruguay y Costa Rica, además de intercambios con organismos internacionales sobre la posibilidad de adaptar el sistema a otros territorios.
“Ya demostramos que somos un sistema efectivo y eficiente”, afirmó Bello. La plataforma mantiene abierta la inscripción para ciudadanos salvadoreños y para sus grupos familiares mediante la aplicación.
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Multiple Kennedy family members seek to join legal battle against Trump’s triumphal arch
Nine members of the Kennedy family announced on Tuesday they are seeking to join litigation opposing President Donald Trump’s bid to build a triumphal arch in the nation’s capital.
«President Donald J. Trump is attempting to unlawfully erect a massive arch that will permanently cast shadows over and damage historically significant sightlines to the existing gravesites and memorials established in the Kennedy family’s honor at Arlington National Cemetery, as well as to the memorials of hundreds of thousands of fallen American heroes,» their complaint asserted.
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«The plaintiffs include Rory Kennedy, Maxwell Kennedy, Christopher G. Kennedy, Kerry Kennedy, Courtney Kennedy, the Hon. Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, and the Hon. Joseph P. Kennedy II, children of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy and Ethel Kennedy; the Hon. Joseph P. Kennedy III, a grandchild of Robert and Ethel Kennedy; and Edward M. Kennedy, Jr., son of Sen. Edward M. Kennedy,» according to a Democracy Defenders Fund press release.
Rory and Maxwell Kennedy discussed the issue in a statement on the family’s behalf.
«This action is about protecting sacred spaces that belong to the American people. Our parents, Robert and Ethel Kennedy, and our uncles, President John F. Kennedy and Senator Edward M. Kennedy, are laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery. Our uncle Joseph P. Kennedy Jr., who lost his life serving our country in World War II, is also memorialized there. They are among the more than 400,000 veterans and family members buried or honored on this hallowed ground. We believe Donald Trump has violated the laws and procedures established by Congress to protect this most sacred national memorial. In bringing this lawsuit, we stand for those who can not stand for themselves.
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«Americans from every corner of the country visit Arlington to honor those who served and sacrificed for our nation. A towering arch casting shadows across the graves of our father, mother, and uncles, as well as the graves of so many who have served our country, would also cast a shadow over our democratic principles, undermining the safeguards established by our elected representatives to protect this hallowed ground for generations to come. Our lawsuit asks the administration to respect the sanctity of Arlington National Cemetery, the laws established to protect it, and the rights of all Americans who come here to honor those who have served our country,» the family’s statement said.
Last week, a federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration from breaking ground on the proposed triumphal arch, shortly after a federal planning commission approved the project. U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan issued a 14-day temporary restraining order halting construction.
White House spokesman Davis Ingle issued this statement on Wednesday to Digital: «An activist district court has temporarily blocked the construction of the long-awaited Arch. It is unfortunate to see that some members of the Kennedy family have joined the litigation against the Arch as the project is intended to honor our heroes who rest in Arlington Cemetery. The judiciary should not be abused to politicize a structure designed to unite our nation. We will continue making the case for this beautiful and fitting monument and are confident we will be fully vindicated as this litigation proceeds. We look forward to seeing the completion of this magnificent Arch—a tribute to 250 years of American greatness.»
Trump has said the arch would be utilized for military purposes.
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«At the strong request of the United States Military, and for National Security purposes, I have agreed to convert the magnificent Triumphal Arch, planned since the Civil War Era many years ago, at the Receptive Circle adjoining the Arlington Memorial Bridge, into a top grade Military Complex/Triumphal Arch, to house, store, and have the rapid ability to use large numbers of drones, plus Snipers, on both the roof and plaza areas, and additionally have and hold large quantities of sniper ammunition in storage,» he said in a Sept. 20 Truth Social post.
Digital’s Michael Sinkewicz contributed to this report.
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