Holocaust denial

Someday, will the world admit it was wrong?

No matter how much Israel tries to do the right thing, it will never be credited for it. And I wonder about the kind of people who believe that Israel deserved Oct. 7. Opinion.

PA Official:

'Hitler had obvious reasons for the Holocaust'

A Palestinian official claimed that he was 'no fan of Hitler', but that there were nonetheless 'obvious reasons' for causing the Holocaust.

Fatah official:

'Holocaust was because Jews planned to take Germany'

Yasser Abu Sido, an official with PA chairman's Fatah faction, says in TV interview that while he is not a "fan of Hitler," the Holocaust was committed for "obvious reasons."

Oversight panel:

Meta failing to catch Holocaust denial memes

Meta is failing to catch memes and innuendo promoting Holocaust denial, oversight panel concludes.

Syrian President:

'No evidence Holocaust occurred, lie was used to justify Israel'

Bashar Al-Assad engages in Holocaust denial, claims US funded rise of Nazi Germany, peddles discredited Khazar theory.

Due to diplomatic immunity:

Germany won't prosecute Abbas for Holocaust comments

Berlin AG drops Mahmoud Abbas’ Holocaust hate speech case due to diplomatic immunity.

New poll shows 20% of young Americans think Holocaust is a myth

The poll also shows disturbing agreement with a variety of antisemitic tropes throughout US age groups.

Why are the October 7 atrocities being denied?

If the Jews are the villains, then it is moral to hate them. and stand with Hamas. And it is immoral to support the Jews and Israel. Op-ed.

Minnesota:

School board candidate wants all Jewish children in foster homes

An avowed Holocaust denier is running for school board in Minnesota.

Abbas spokesman defends antisemitic speech, slams critics

Nabil Abu Rudeineh says PA chairman was only quoting unnamed "Jewish, American historians" with claim Hitler killed Jews over money.

US antisemitism envoy:

'Mahmoud Abbas distorts the Holocaust in antisemitic speech'

Amb. Deborah E. Lipstadt "appalled" by speech by PA chairman claiming Hitler killed Jews because of their involvement in money.

Amd. Erdan:

'Abbas' Hitler claims show true face of Palestinian leadership'

Israel's UN ambassador responds to PA chairman's claims Hitler only killed Jews because they were involved in usury and money.

PA chairman:

'Nazis only killed Jews for their money'

PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas gives lecture promoting a series of challenges to historical events and claiming Jerusalem for 'Palestine'.

Meta:

Independent board to examine handling of Holocaust-denying post

Meta’s handling of ‘SpongeBob’ Holocaust denial post is taken up by independent Oversight Board.

Finland to ban Holocaust denial

Finland's government outlines plan to fight racism after the cabinet was twice rocked by scandals.

Jewish UFC fighter beats up white supremacist supporter

Israeli UFC fighter Natan Levy beats up online troll who supports Holocaust denier Nick Fuentes.

Rabbi Shmuel Boteach:

'Roseane Barr must clarify Holocaust comments'

Famous rabbi says his comedian friend must speak out after sarcastic comment on Holocaust causes controversy.

Wiesenthal Center:

'Germany must prosecute Roger Waters for Holocaust distortion'

Leading organization in fight against antisemitism reacts to singer's comparison of Anne Frank and Rab journalist during Berlin concert.

Op-ed:

Holocaust Denial: An ongoing attempt to distort History

Contrary to deniers’ assertions, Allied intelligence knew about the mass murder as early as the summer of 1941. Op-ed.

Netherlands:

Teachers increasingly dealing with Holocaust denying students

Survey finds Holocaust denial most common among students in the Netherlands from immigrant backgrounds.

Jewish leader warns Holocaust denial rampant in Croatia

President of country's Jewish community also denounces the removal of 3,500 Jewish graves at Zagreb cemetery.

ADL unveils online hub to counter Holocaust denial

New tool debunks key components of antisemitic conspiracy theories, provides details on Holocaust deniers.

ADL: Social media platforms failing to remove Holocaust denial

Ten most popular social media and game platforms receive low or failing grades in the Anti-Defamation League's Holocaust denial report card.

Iranian cleric:

'Six million Jews were not killed in the Holocaust'

Cleric affiliated with Khamenei says in sermon: Maybe 60, six, or 50 Jews were killed in the Holocaust.

Ex-Belgian MP to be tried for Holocaust denial

Far-right politician linked to youth chat groups containing antisemitic messages to stand trial for Holocaust denial weeks after resigning.

Irish PM warns of rise of antisemitism and Holocaust denial

Speaking at Holocaust memorial, Irish prime minister emphasizes the need to fight antisemitism and racism.

The Holocaust, and the flat earth society

Why, wrote the YU student, single out Holocaust denial as a crime? Why is that worse than the people who insist the world is flat? Op-ed.

German NGOs sue Twitter over antisemitic posts

Landmark lawsuit seeks to compel Twitter to remove antisemitic content illegal under German law, including Holocaust denial.

Op-ed:

The insidious nature of Holocaust Denial - taking on Whoopi

What better way to make the world safe again for antisemitism than by denying the Holocaust's focus on killing Jews? Op-ed.

Vice President Harris:

'Praising Hitler, denying the Holocaust is vile and appalling'

US Vice President Kamala Harris blasts antisemitism following latest controversial remarks by rapper Kanye West.

Biden responds to Kanye West:

'The Holocaust happened, Hitler was a demonic figure'

US President condemns antisemitism, says political leaders should be calling it out instead of giving it a platform.

Michael Shafir, prominent researcher of Holocaust denial, dies

Michael Shafir, who played a key role in Holocaust memory in his native Romania, dies at 78

Calgary:

Man charged for threatening Jewish dog walker and elderly couple

Holocaust denying antisemite who screamed abuse at Jewish dog walker and Jewish couple living across the street charged by police.

Notorious French Holocaust denier arrested in Scotland

Scottish authorities apprehend man living under false identity who had fled France after being sentenced for Holocaust denial.

"Deep-seated antisemitism"

Jewish leaders condemn Iranian President's Holocaust denial

Conference of Presidents blasts Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi who called for research to determine the truth of the Holocaust.

EU condemns Iranian President's Holocaust denial

EU mission to Israel 'appalled" by Ebrahim Raisi's questioning of the Holocaust during "60 Minutes" interviwew.

Raisi:

'It should be investigated if the Holocaust happened'

In interview with "60 Minutes", Iranian President refuses to acknowledge Holocaust happened.

Hamas, Islamic Jihad condemn German investigation of Abbas

Hamas and Islamic Jihad condemn Germany’s investigation over Abbas' claim that Israel committed "50 holocausts" against Palestinians.

Gantz:

I will continue meeting with Abbas, countless lives were saved

Defense Minister faces criticism for meetings he held with PA leader, whose antisemitic comments have caused a worldwide uproar.

Politicians from both sides of aisle call out Abbas antisemitism

Netanyahu, Bennett and Gantz are among those to take to social media to call out PA chairman's comments on Holocaust.

In Berlin:

Abbas: Israel committed 'holocausts' against the Palestinians

German Chancellor Scholz responds: 'Especially for us Germans, any relativization of the Holocaust is unbearable and unacceptable.'

Antisemitism in the UK:

Advocacy org slams major bookstore selling Holocaust denial books

Largest bookstore in the UK under fire for selling far right Holocaust denial books on its website.

UN genocide advisor warns of skyrocketing Holocaust denial

UN Special Adviser on Prevention of Genocide releases first paper on addressing prevalence of Holocaust denial and distortion.

200 antisemitic letters sent to Bavarian officials and NGOs

Hateful letters, containing Holocaust denial, also mailed to student groups across Germany's largest state.

Canadian Senate holds hearing on Holocaust denial bill

B’nai Brith Canada invited to make recommendations to Senate committee on proposed Holocaust denial legislation.

Iran airs lecture by official claiming Hitler had Jewish origins

In International Quds Day speech official also claims Israel harvests organs of abducted Muslim children for rich Westerners.

UK Labour councillor suspended for posting Holocaust denial

London borough councillor running for reelection allegedly shared Nazi propaganda article that called the Holocaust a hoax.

How to deny the Holocaust without denying it

Berating Jews with their own history, disinheriting them of pity is the latest form of Holocaust denial.Op-ed.

Iranian official: Jews are lying about the Holocaust

Head of a regime-affiliated think-tank says that anything the Jews say is likely to be a lie because they've 'always been known as liars.'

Iranian newspaper:

'Hitler was smarter and more courageous than current leaders'

On Holocaust Memorial Day, article in Iranian newspaper affiliated with Ali Khamenei hails Nazi leader.

Canada set to outlaw Holocaust denial

Canada is set to outlaw Holocaust denial, a move that has the backing of the governing Liberal Party government coalition and the opposition

Germany:

'Nazi grandma' sentenced to prison for Holocaust denial

93-year-old Ursula Haverbeck sentenced to 12 months in prison for denying that Jews were murdered during Holocaust.

Canadian MP introduces legislation to prohibit Holocaust denial

Conservative Party MP has introduced a private member’s bill that would prohibit Holocaust denial and distortion in Canada.

German extremist and Holocaust denier sheltering in Brazil

Nikolai Nerling, a prominent German Holocaust denier is escaping arrest by hiding in Brazil.

Mel Mermelstein dies at 95 of COVID complications

Mel Mermelstein, a Holocaust survivor who beat Holocaust deniers in court, dies following COVID infection.

TikTok to fight online Holocaust denial - with UNESCO and WJC

On Holocaust Remembrance Day, UNESCO, World Jewish Congress, launch new partnership with TikTok to tackle Holocaust distortion and denial.

Ontario teacher has license revoked for Holocaust denial

Teacher from Timmons, Canada found guilty by panel of promoting Holocaust denial and antisemitism in his classroom.

Iran: This is why we reject resolution against Holocaust denial

A statement from the Iranian government claims that 'prevention of historical catastrophes requires research without political prejudice.'

Yad Vashem: Holocaust denial is more than just a Jewish issue

Yad Vashem, the World Holocaust Remembrance Center, welcomes UN resolution on combating Holocaust denial and distortion.

'Intl. community speaks with 1 voice on Holocaust denial'

Israeli, German foreign ministers welcome passage of resolution on Holocaust denial by UN General Assembly.