// WHSmith apologies and removes ‘The International Jew’ book from its website
// The retailer was criticised by Campaign Against Antisemitism
WHSmith has reportedly apologised and removed a book by Henry Ford after it was labelled as antisemitic.
The retailer took down ‘The International Jew’ from its website after calls from Campaign Against Antisemitism, Jewish News reported.
“Please do accept our sincere apologies that we have given you cause to write to us with these concerns,” WHSmith said.
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“WHSmith has strict guidelines on the books it sells, and it is against our policy to stock books which incite hatred.
“This book has appeared on our website as a result of an automated feed from our wholesaler, however please be assured that it has immediately been removed from sale and we are taking steps to make sure it doesn’t happen again. We apologise sincerely for any offence caused.”
‘The International Jew: Jewish Influences in American Life’ was available for purchase on WHSmith’s website, even after the retailer promised to remove it.
CAA said it had written to the chain, highlighting there was “no disclaimer on your website explaining the antisemitic contents”.
The charity said the title “claimed that a vast Jewish conspiracy was infecting America and fuelled antisemitism there and around the world”.
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