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Irish Holocaust survivor warns it could very easily happen again.
Summary
At a Dublin Holocaust Memorial Day event, survivor Suzi Diamond warned the Holocaust "could very easily" happen again; a Claims Conference survey found 9% of Irish 18–29-year-olds said the Holocaust is a myth and 19% said the death toll has been greatly exaggerated.
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Suzi Diamond, a Holocaust survivor living in Dublin, spoke at a Holocaust Memorial Day event at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham. She warned the Holocaust "could very easily" happen again and said memorial events help keep the history visible. The event was attended by Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Tánaiste Simon Harris, who addressed recent survey findings. A Claims Conference survey reported gaps in Holocaust awareness among younger people in Ireland.
Key points:
- Suzi Diamond said at the Dublin memorial event that the Holocaust "could very easily" happen again.
- A Claims Conference survey reported 9% of Irish 18–29-year-olds believe the Holocaust is a myth, and 19% said the number of Jewish deaths has been greatly exaggerated.
- Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Tánaiste Simon Harris attended the event and called for stronger education and greater accountability, including in how young people engage with social media.
Summary:
Officials described the survey results as concerning and emphasised the importance of accurate education and accountability in response to rising antisemitism. Undetermined at this time.
