As the world prepares to mark the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, one survivor of the infamous Nazi concentration camp is speaking out about her fears that the world has not learned the lessons of World War II.
Esther Levy was just 16 years old when she was taken to Auschwitz with her family. She survived the horrors of the camp, but lost both of her parents and three siblings in the gas chambers. Now, at 96 years old, she is speaking out about her fears that the world has not truly learned from the atrocities of the past.
In an interview with World News, Levy expressed her concerns about the rise of anti-Semitism and xenophobia around the world. She pointed to recent incidents of hate speech and violence targeting Jewish communities, as well as the resurgence of far-right political movements in Europe and the United States.
“I am afraid that the world has not truly learned from the horrors of World War II,” Levy said. “I see the same hatred and intolerance that led to the Holocaust still present in our society today. We must never forget what happened at Auschwitz and other concentration camps, and we must work to ensure that such atrocities never happen again.”
Levy’s fears are echoed by many Holocaust survivors and historians, who warn that the lessons of the past are in danger of being forgotten. As the number of survivors dwindles with each passing year, it becomes even more important to remember the horrors of the Holocaust and to educate future generations about the dangers of intolerance and bigotry.
As the world marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, it is a time to reflect on the past and to recommit ourselves to the values of tolerance, compassion, and respect for all people. As Esther Levy reminds us, the lessons of World War II must never be forgotten, lest we risk repeating the mistakes of the past.