The World Holocaust Remembrance Center (Yad Vashem) on Sunday expressed regret over reports that Holocaust memorials and memorials are being protected from looting by pro-Palestinian protesters in both the US and UK. did.
The Israel-based organization noted that Holocaust memorials serve as “a solemn reminder of the unprecedented horrors perpetrated during one of the darkest chapters in human history.”
If it is not an anti-Semitic movement, why hide Holocaust memorials?
If it is a movement of people protesting genocide, why is there a need to cover up Holocaust memorials? pic.twitter.com/VR4ELt2c9A
— David Hirsh (@DavidHirsh) April 27, 2024
They are also a testament to the millions of innocent lives lost to prevent the same tragedy from happening again. Yad Vashem released his statement, which continued:
The decision to hide Holocaust memorials and exhibitions out of fear of the global scourge of anti-Semitism is deeply worrying. By hiding these historical memories, we only deal with the symptoms while ignoring the root cause of the problem. Yad Vashem implored authorities to address the hatred and anti-Semitism at the heart of the incident. These are real problems that are eroding the moral fabric of our society.
Yad Vashem calls on all individuals, communities and governments to preserve the memory of the Holocaust and actively work towards a world free of hatred and discrimination. We must remain vigilant in our efforts to combat anti-Semitism and ensure that the voices of victims are never silenced and their legacies are never forgotten.
of daily mail report On Sunday, Scotland Yard faced further anger from Jewish groups after a Holocaust memorial was hidden over fears it would be vandalized by pro-Palestinian activists.
A woman has “Stop The Genocide” painted on her face during a pro-Palestinian rally in London, England, on April 27, 2024. (Guy Smallman/Getty)
Thousands of people gather in Parliament Square before marching to Hyde Park during a demonstration in solidarity with the Palestinians in London, England, April 27, 2024. (Rashid Nekati Aslim/Anadolu via Getty Images)
Hyde Park officials have hidden Britain’s first public memorial to the six million victims of the Nazi genocide under a blue tarpaulin, in a move that one Holocaust survivor described as “disgraceful”. It was an act called “.
The monument was then guarded by Metropolitan Police officers to prevent it from becoming a target for pro-Palestinian activists who marched through London in further demonstrations against the Gaza war.
