Eighty years after the Holocaust, concerns are rising over Poland's continued financial and symbolic gains from sites of Jewish suffering such as Auschwitz and Birkenau. Despite millions of annual visitors and significant revenue generated by these memorials, little of the proceeds benefit Holocaust survivors, their families, or Jewish causes dedicated to remembrance and combating antisemitism. Critics argue that Poland has positioned itself as a guardian of Holocaust history while failing to address its own responsibilities and instead profiting from the genocide of its former Jewish population. Recent incidents, such as the exclusion of Israeli representatives from commemorative events, further highlight a troubling disconnect between Poland's stated commitment to Holocaust memory and its actual practices. The article calls for a shift in how these sites are managed, urging that proceeds support those directly connected to the Holocaust and that remembrance is paired with restitution and accountability.

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