The World Holocaust Remembrance Center, Yad Vashem, expressed dismay at reports of Holocaust memorials and monuments being covered in the U.S. and the United Kingdom to protect them from pro-Palestinian protesters. The organization emphasized that these memorials serve as reminders of the atrocities committed during the Holocaust and the lives lost in one of the darkest chapters in human history.
Yad Vashem criticized the decision to cover up these memorials out of fear of antisemitism, stating that it only addresses the symptoms and not the root cause of hatred and antisemitism. The organization called on individuals, communities, and governments to uphold the memory of the Holocaust and work towards a world free from hatred and discrimination.
Reports from the Daily Mail revealed that Scotland Yard covered up a Holocaust memorial in fear of vandalism by pro-Palestinian activists, leading to backlash from Jewish groups. The monument was guarded by police officers to prevent any potential damage from protesters.
Yad Vashem emphasized the importance of combating antisemitism and ensuring that the voices of the Holocaust victims are never silenced. The organization urged authorities to address the root causes of hatred and discrimination in society.
