Foreign Ministry holds Holocaust Remembrance Day ceremony for Righteous Among the Nations

The Israeli Foreign Ministry convened a solemn ceremony on Holocaust Remembrance Day, paying tribute to the "Righteous Among the Nations" – diplomats who courageously risked their lives to save Jews during the Holocaust. The event, attended by over 50 foreign diplomats, took place by a dedicated wall at the Ministry listing these heroic individuals.

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The world today faces another evil regime: the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar delivered a powerful address, drawing a stark parallel between the historical atrocities of the Holocaust and the contemporary threat posed by the Islamic Republic of Iran. He unequivocally labeled Iran as an "evil regime" that openly calls for Israel's destruction, criticizing the international community's perceived inaction and appeasement in the face of such existential threats.

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The Iranian regime openly calls for the destruction of Israel and works to achieve its murderous goal. The international community did nothing special and took it as normal that one country threatens to destroy another.

Sa'ar's remarks underscored the critical importance of Israel's strength in its neighborhood, stating, "Here, in the neighborhood where we live, we either become strong or we simply will not exist." He clarified that Israel's actions are not driven by historical trauma alone but by the immediate and pressing danger to its very survival posed by Iran and its regional proxies.

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The policy of appeasement is once again trumping moral courage. Running away from the challenge will not make it disappear. Just as burying your head in the sand like an ostrich will not remove the threat.

The Foreign Minister concluded by invoking the memory of the six million Holocaust victims, vowing, "We will keep our oath. Never Again." The ceremony served as a poignant reminder of past horrors and a firm declaration of Israel's resolve to confront present-day threats, particularly from Iran, which he described as "the modern version of pure evil."

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Here, in the neighborhood where we live, we either become strong or we simply will not exist. We are not acting because of historical traumas. We are acting because our very existence is at stake.