Teaching the Holocaust in the Arab world remains a profound challenge, shaped by decades of miseducation, political choices, and persistent media hostility. In many Arab countries, the Holocaust is either ignored, denied, or reframed through political grievance, leaving generations unaware of the scale of Jewish suffering and its impact on Israeli fears. While some states like the United Arab Emirates and Morocco have begun to reform curricula and promote interfaith harmony, others continue to erase or distort Jewish history, reinforcing narratives of enmity and victimhood. The divide between countries pursuing moderation and those clinging to resistance is reflected in textbooks, media, and cultural attitudes, with education closely following political leadership. As International Holocaust Remembrance Day passes quietly in much of the region, the article argues that meaningful change requires confronting denial, reforming both education and media, and fostering empathy as a foundation for coexistence and peace.
Original article source: https://www.jpost.com/jerusalem-report/article-881713
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