Holocaust survivor urges student protesters to persist in demonstrations
Eighty-six-year-old Holocaust survivor Stephen Kapos is encouraging American student protesters to persevere in their demonstrations against Israel’s war on Gaza.
Kapos, who survived the Nazi extermination of Jews in Hungary, is emphasizing the importance of their activism, saying it aligns with the fight against genocide.
He criticizes Israel’s use of Holocaust remembrance to justify its actions, calling it an insult to the memory of victims.
Kapos also warns against conflating Judaism with Zionism and predicts that global protests will pressure Western leaders to acknowledge the situation’s gravity.
He is urging individuals to take a stand against injustice, joining a legacy of Holocaust survivors speaking out against Israeli policies.