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Elkana Bar Eitan

1944/2024 – History repeats itself

1944 was the year that all the masks were removed, and Antisemitism stood bold and clear. The entire ‘Free World’ watched the Nazis murder over 500,000 Jews. Everyone knew about the death camps. Everyone knew what was happening in Budapest. Daily, thousands of Jews were brutally murdered. Entire families were wiped off the face of the earth – children, women, elderly. Starved, shot, drowned, and gassed.

This was known to everyone.

Allied planes had photographed the gas chambers in Auschwitz. The Red Cross witnessed mass shootings on the banks of the Danube in Budapest. No one cared. On October 7, 1944, having learned that the SS was going to liquidate much of the squad, the members of the Sonderkommando at Crematorium IV rose in revolt. Despite their situation, they were able to kill some Natzi guards and destroy one of the crematoriums. Yes, Churchill and Roosevelt gave passionate speeches about the need to fight the Natzis, but not a single bomb was dropped on the Natzi death camps.

Even the Nazis were surprised that nobody cared. 2024 is the year that history repeated itself. Again, masks are removed, and Antisemitism stands bold and clear. Israel, the tiny Jewish state, is under attack. Innocent civilians are murdered, raped, and taken hostage. Thousands of missiles are launched from all surrounding countries. Millions of innocent Israeli civilians are forced to take cover in bomb shelters. 100,000 Israelis have been evacuated from the fiercest war-torn fronts and are now refugees.

Attackers chant: ‘Slaughter the Jews’, live streaming their brutal attacks. This is known to everyone. Yet No one cares.

Just like in 1944, Leaders give beautiful speeches, but their actions speak loud and clear. Even the fundamental Islamic jihadists are surprised that no one cares. Quite the opposite, they are gaining support. Just like the Red Cross in 1944, the UN and other ‘international peace organizations’ prove once again that their mission does not involve saving Jewish lives.

During 1944, thousands of Jews were murdered every single day. The only thing preventing the Oct 7 massacre from happening every single day is the State of Israel. This idea of Jews having the ability to protect themselves is unacceptable for many, including some Jews who still believe they will be better off in the grace of others. Yet the truth is simple: We Jews stand alone.

Like in 1944, Jews again stand alone today.

About the Author
Elkana is an entrepreneur and business manager with a deep passion for education. Since 2007, Elkana has been in the field of experiential education and social entrepreneurship, focusing on community building, social awareness, humanities, and Jewish identity. Elkana currently resides in Eshhar, together with his wife, two daughters, and son.