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News and updates about Holocaust denial

From erasure to inversion:

The new face of Egyptian Holocaust Denial

In Egypt's morally obscene rhetoric on the Iran Warr, Iran becomes the victim, Israel becomes the aggressor, Nazis become a rhetorical weapon against Jews, and the Holocaust becomes either a lie, an exaggeration, or a political inconvenience. Opinion.

The new face of Egyptian Holocaust Denial

‘Denial museum’ sparks outrage at Jedwabne massacre site

New ‘information center’ in Polish town denies murders of Jews by local Poles in 1941.

‘Denial museum’ sparks outrage at Jedwabne massacre site

Influencer sparks outrage with Nazi salute at Ohio University

Influencer Myron Gaines performs Nazi salute, denies Holocaust death toll at Ohio University event.

Influencer sparks outrage with Nazi salute at Ohio University

France probes Musk’s AI for Holocaust denial on X

French prosecutors are investigating Grok, Elon Musk’s AI, after it echoed Holocaust denial tropes on X. The chatbot’s posts, now deleted, sparked outrage and legal complaints from ministers and rights groups.

France probes Musk’s AI for Holocaust denial on X

Online watchdog

Latest antisemitic “Holocaust Survivor from Gaza” trend

CyberWell warns of new trend to appropriate the Holocaust with 'Gaza Holocaust survivor' claims has reached millions of viewers.

Latest antisemitic “Holocaust Survivor from Gaza” trend

Landmark conviction:

Canadian man jailed over Holocaust denial

Resident of North Bay, Ontario, sentenced to nine months in jail - the first Canadian conviction for Holocaust denial - after posting dozens of antisemitic videos and inciting hate against Jews online.

Canadian man jailed over Holocaust denial

Poland:

Prosecutor launches probe into lawmaker over Holocaust denial

Polish prosecutor officially launches a criminal investigation into far-right lawmaker Grzegorz Braun over his public denial of Nazi crimes at Auschwitz.

Prosecutor launches probe into lawmaker over Holocaust denial

Far-right installation at Jedwabne denies Polish role in massacre

In a Polish town where locals burned Jews alive in 1941, new plaques deny complicity with Nazis.

Far-right installation at Jedwabne denies Polish role in massacre

Holocaust denial:

Polish MP faces probe for denying Holocaust gas chambers

Polish lawmaker Grzegorz Braun is under criminal investigation after claiming Auschwitz gas chambers were "fake." The Auschwitz Museum director will also file a complaint, calling denial a crime and antisemitism.

Polish MP faces probe for denying Holocaust gas chambers

Amid Holocaust memory controversy:

Poland elects right-wing historian Nawrocki

Karol Nawrocki, right-wing Holocaust revisionist historian, elected Polish president.

Poland elects right-wing historian Nawrocki

Hamas: 'Gaza today is the 21st century Auschwitz'

The terrorist organization that deliberately murdered and kidnapped civilians responded to Netanyahu's Holocaust Remembrance Day address and claimed: 'A holocaust doesn't need crematoria, it can be committed with the newest Western weapons.'

Hamas: 'Gaza today is the 21st century Auschwitz'

Hitler-praising UFC fighter choked out

Bryce Mitchelle was choked into submission by Jean Silva, losing his first match since going on a rant calling Hitler a 'good guy' and denying the Holocaust.

Hitler-praising UFC fighter choked out

The Bibas deniers

The murder of four year-old Ariel Bibas and his nine month-old brother, Kfir, by Palestinian Arab terrorists has become a problem for Israel’s enemies. Opinion.

The Bibas deniers

Knesset approves:

Holocaust and 10.7 deniers to be banned from Israel

The Knesset approved the expansion of the Entry Law to prohibit the entry of those who deny the Holocaust or the October 7th Massacre, as well as those who support the international prosecution of Israelis for security activities.

Holocaust and 10.7 deniers to be banned from Israel

Germany:

Holocaust denier 'Nazi grandma' dies at 96

Ursula Haverbeck, a notorious German Holocaust denier, was notorious for her repeated false claims about Auschwitz. Over the years, she was several times convicted for Holocaust denial.

Holocaust denier 'Nazi grandma' dies at 96

Francesca Albanese likes antisemitic quote from white supremacist

UN Special Rapporteur at heart of numerous antisemitism controversies thanks X user for sharing quote from radical anti-Israel Holocaust survivor that was originated by white supremacist Joseph Sobran at a Holocaust denial organization.

Francesca Albanese likes antisemitic quote from white supremacist

'Disgusting and sadistic'

White House denounces Tucker Carlson for hosting Holocaust denier

White House spokesperson denounces Tucker Carlson after he hosted Holocaust denier Darryl Cooper: The Biden-Harris Administration believes that trafficking in this moral rot is unacceptable.

White House denounces Tucker Carlson for hosting Holocaust denier

'Churchill real villain of WW2'

Tucker Carlson hosts accused Holocaust denier

Former Fox News host holds 2-hour discussion with Darryl Cooper, who holds Churchill more responsible for World War 2 than Hitler, says Holocaust was when millions of people 'happened to die' because the Nazis were not prepared for so many prisoners.

Tucker Carlson hosts accused Holocaust denier

Germany:

'Nazi grandma' sentenced to another 16 months

Ursula Haverbeck, who has been jailed several times for denying the Holocaust, convicted in latest trial of denying the Nazi genocide on several occasions, including in 2015.

'Nazi grandma' sentenced to another 16 months

Germany:

'Nazi grandma' again on trial for Holocaust denial

German Holocaust denier Ursula Haverbeck, 95, on trial in Hamburg for incitement to hatred, over 2014 comments denying the Holocaust.

'Nazi grandma' again on trial for 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.

Someday, will the world admit it was wrong?

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.

'Hitler had obvious reasons for 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."

'Holocaust was because Jews planned to take Germany'

Oversight panel:

Meta failing to catch Holocaust denial memes

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

Meta failing to catch Holocaust denial memes

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.

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

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.

Germany won't prosecute Abbas for Holocaust comments

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.

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

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.

Why are the October 7 atrocities being denied?

Minnesota:

School board candidate wants all Jewish children in foster homes

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

School board candidate wants all Jewish children in foster homes

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.

Abbas spokesman defends antisemitic speech, slams critics

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.

'Mahmoud Abbas distorts the Holocaust in antisemitic speech'

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.

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

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'.

'Nazis only killed Jews for their money'

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.

Independent board to examine handling of Holocaust-denying post

Finland to ban Holocaust denial

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

Finland to ban Holocaust denial

Jewish UFC fighter beats up white supremacist supporter

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

Jewish UFC fighter beats up white supremacist supporter

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.

'Roseane Barr must clarify Holocaust comments'

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.

'Germany must prosecute Roger Waters for Holocaust distortion'

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.

Holocaust Denial: An ongoing attempt to distort History

Netherlands:

Teachers increasingly dealing with Holocaust denying students

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

Teachers increasingly dealing with Holocaust denying students

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.

Jewish leader warns Holocaust denial rampant in Croatia

ADL unveils online hub to counter Holocaust denial

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

ADL unveils online hub to counter Holocaust denial

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.

ADL: Social media platforms failing to remove Holocaust denial

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.

'Six million Jews were not 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.

Ex-Belgian MP to be tried for Holocaust denial

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.

Irish PM warns of rise of antisemitism and Holocaust denial

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.

The Holocaust, and the flat earth society

German NGOs sue Twitter over antisemitic posts

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

German NGOs sue Twitter over antisemitic posts

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.

The insidious nature of Holocaust Denial - taking on Whoopi

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.

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

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.

'The Holocaust happened, Hitler was a demonic figure'

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

Michael Shafir, prominent researcher of Holocaust denial, dies

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.

Man charged for threatening Jewish dog walker and elderly couple

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.

Notorious French Holocaust denier arrested in Scotland

"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.

Jewish leaders condemn Iranian President's Holocaust denial

EU condemns Iranian President's Holocaust denial

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

EU condemns Iranian President's Holocaust denial

Raisi:

'It should be investigated if the Holocaust happened'

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

'It should be investigated if the 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.

Hamas, Islamic Jihad condemn German investigation of Abbas

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.

I will continue meeting with Abbas, countless lives were saved

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.

Politicians from both sides of aisle call out Abbas antisemitism