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Guinness World Records Faces Accusation Over Israeli Exclusions

12/19/2025

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The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law accuses Guinness World Records Limited (GWR) of misleading consumers by blocking submissions from Israel (GWR).
In a letter to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, the center argues GWR misrepresents its product by excluding Israeli entries.
GWR has excluded Israeli entries since November 2023.
The center requests disclosure of the exclusion and compensation for misled consumers.

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The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law accuses Guinness World Records Limited (GWR) of misleading consumers by blocking submissions from Israel (GWR).
In a letter to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, the center argues GWR misrepresents its product by excluding Israeli entries.
GWR has excluded Israeli entries since November 2023.
The center requests disclosure of the exclusion and compensation for misled consumers.