The United States Embassy in Saudi Arabia hosted a significant event to mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day, an uncommon occurrence in the Gulf kingdom. Photos shared by the embassy show several Jewish participants attending the ceremony. While the embassy's statement did not specifically name Jews as victims of the Holocaust, it emphasized the importance of accurate Holocaust education in combating antisemitism and promoting religious freedom. The embassy described the commemoration as a modest yet meaningful gesture, highlighting the universal responsibility to safeguard humanity across different cultures, faiths, and nations.
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