Heritage Florida Jewish News - Central Florida's Independent Jewish Voice

Earlier this week, a recent speech by Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas came to light in which he characterized the Holocaust as Hitler “fighting” the Jews because of “their social role, and not their religion.” He also denied Jews’ well-documented geographical origins and accused Israel›s founding prime minister of perpetrating false flag attacks on Jewish communities in the Middle East to encourage immigration to Israel.

The following is a statement from Mike Igel, chairman of The Florida Holocaust Museum: Mahmoud Abbas’s remarks contain a wide variety of classic antisemitic lies. The latest in a long history of antisemitic statements, his racism and victim-blaming is as false as it is tired, revealing how far bigots will go in their feeble attempts to justify their hatred.

As we continue to confront disturbing and increasing Holocaust ignorance, we must fight back with facts. Education is the cornerstone of our mission because everyone should be informed and empowered to repudiate Holocaust denial. Whether you’re a teacher, parent, business, or just looking to learn more, please explore our resources at https://www.thefhm.org.