Mahathir Mohamad, the former prime minister of Malaysia and a prominent Muslim politician, has sparked controversy with his recent comments rejecting Holocaust sympathy and dismissing it
as "Jewish propaganda." During his tour of Britain, Mohamad made statements questioning the number of Jews killed during the Holocaust and claimed that Jewish people dominate the banking system and much of the Western media.
Mohamad, who has a history of making anti-Semitic remarks, delivered a lecture at a mosque in Cardiff during his UK tour, prompting an apology from the mosque's spokesman for their involvement in the event. Despite the apology, Mohamad remained unapologetic for his views, stating that he sympathized with Jews who suffered under the Nazis in Europe, but he no longer feels that way due to Israel's treatment of Palestinians.
He accused Jewish people of oppressing Palestinians and claimed that they are no longer subject to genocide, instead stating that they now control the banking system and media. Mohamad also questioned the accuracy of the six million figure for Jewish deaths during the Holocaust, suggesting that the number could be different.
His remarks have drawn condemnation for perpetuating anti-Semitic stereotypes and historical revisionism. Mohamad's history of making such statements raises concerns about the spread of anti-Semitic rhetoric and the need for promoting Holocaust education and understanding. Photo buy Chatham House, Wikimedia commons.