Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reflected on the historical suffering of the Jewish people, using a Holocaust remembrance message to underline the transformation of Israel’s security posture in the modern era.
Speaking during a meeting with Holocaust survivors ahead of national commemorations, Netanyahu said, “We could do nothing. They hunted us, slaughtered us, and only few survived.” He used the statement to contrast the vulnerability of Jews during World War II with the strength of the State of Israel today.
The remarks were made as Israel continues to mark Holocaust remembrance events, honoring millions who were killed during the Nazi genocide. Netanyahu emphasized that the lessons of that period remain central to Israel’s national security doctrine.
He told survivors that their personal testimonies of endurance and survival serve as a reminder of the consequences of statelessness and powerlessness. According to him, the establishment of modern Israel has fundamentally changed the reality of Jewish defense and survival.
Netanyahu argued that unlike the past, when Jewish communities across Europe were unable to defend themselves, Israel today maintains the capability to respond to existential threats. He framed this shift as a historic reversal in Jewish history.
The prime minister has frequently linked Holocaust memory to contemporary security policy, stressing that Israel must remain vigilant against emerging threats in the region.
His comments come amid ongoing regional tensions and continued Israeli military operations involving groups such as Hezbollah and broader strategic concerns involving Iran.
Netanyahu’s remarks are expected to feature prominently in national remembrance ceremonies, where leaders traditionally reaffirm commitments to preventing any future recurrence of mass atrocities against the Jewish people……See More
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