Populism in politics considers the most immediate challenges to please the public and ignores the underlying causes or greater damages those policies will cause in the future. While the security threats from Hamas against Israel can be prevented by alternative approaches, pursuing military action that will ignite antisemitism worldwide doesn’t aim to support Jewish people around the world but to please certain audiences.
On Holocaust Memorial Day, world leaders should offer more than a show of support. They should prevent future social turbulence that may harm the Jewish community.
On Holocaust Memorial Day, it’s critical to note that memories of the Holocaust should prevent racism of any type in the world.