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Statement by Spokesperson on the remarks by Palestinian President Abbas on the Holocaust

02.05.2018
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Statement by Spokesperson on the remarks by Palestinian President Abbas on Holocaust

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The speech Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas delivered on 30 April contained unacceptable remarks concerning the origins of the Holocaust and Israel's legitimacy. Such rhetoric will only play into the hands of those who do not want a two-state solution, which President Abbas has repeatedly advocated.

The Holocaust and World War Two have defined Europe's modern history like no other event. Holocaust education remains central to building up resilience against all forms of hatred in our societies. Antisemitism is not only a threat for Jews but a fundamental menace to our open and liberal societies. The European Union remains committed to combat any form of anti-Semitism and any attempt to condone, justify or grossly trivialise the Holocaust.

Category
Statements by the Spokesperson
Location

Bruxelles

Topics
Human Rights & Democracy
Editorial sections
EEAS
Middle East & North Africa (MENA)
Israel
Palestine (*) - Occupied Palestinian Territory, West Bank and Gaza Strip
Human Rights & Democracy