NEW : Universal said no media outlet had informed the syndicate that it removed the cartoon , but `` Oliphant 's clients are not contractually bound to inform us . '' Cartoon 's distributor defends cartoonist , cites his talent to stir debate . Work by Pulitzer-winning cartoonist shows jack-booted figure , Israeli star with fangs . Simon Wiesenthal Center , Anti-Defamation League say it uses anti-Semitic imagery . Critics compare Nazi actions to Israeli aggression ; Israel says it must defended itself .
NEW : Cartoon 's distributor defends cartoonist , cites his talent to stir debate . Work by Pulitzer-winning cartoonist shows jack-booted figure , Israeli star with fangs . Simon Wiesenthal Center , Anti-Defamation League say it uses anti-Semitic imagery . Critics compare Nazi actions to Israeli aggression ; Israel says it must defended itself .