Israeli Foreign Ministry Condemns ‘Revolting’ Holocaust Desecration by Polish MP.
Jerusalem:
The Israeli Foreign Ministry has issued a strong and unequivocal condemnation following a controversial act by a Polish lawmaker that it described as deeply offensive and disrespectful to the memory of Holocaust victims.
In an official statement, the ministry denounced what it called a “repulsive act of desecration” after Polish MP Berkowicz allegedly displayed a Nazi swastika on the Israeli flag. The incident occurred on Holocaust Remembrance Day, a day dedicated to honoring the six million Jews murdered under the Nazi regime during World War II.
The ministry stated that it was “hard to imagine a lower depth of contempt towards the Holocaust” than such an act, emphasizing the profound emotional and historical sensitivity surrounding Holocaust remembrance. The display of the Nazi swastika, particularly on a day of solemn commemoration, was described as both “revolting” and deeply hurtful to survivors, descendants, and the global Jewish community.
At the same time, the Israeli Foreign Ministry welcomed the swift condemnation issued by the Speaker of the Polish Parliament and the response from the Polish Foreign Ministry. It also acknowledged reports indicating that disciplinary action or sanctions against the MP are being considered.
The statement further called on political leaders across Poland to take a united and firm stand against such actions. “We expect every Polish leader to condemn this appalling act in the strongest possible terms,” the ministry asserted, underlining the importance of collective responsibility in preserving the dignity of Holocaust remembrance.
The incident has sparked widespread concern and criticism, highlighting ongoing sensitivities around historical memory, antisemitism, and the responsibilities of public officials in upholding respect for one of history’s darkest chapters.
