Event to remember the forgotten heroes of the Holocaust at the Consulate General of Italy in New York

Sep 27, 2024 354

The Ambassador of Italy to the United States, Mariangela Zappia, hosted today at the Italian Consulate General in New York the event “Forgotten Heroes of the Holocaust,” to honor 60 diplomats – including 6 Italians – for their aid to Jews persecuted by the Nazis during the Second World War.

“The extraordinary example of these diplomats, who hid, protected, and saved persecuted Jews during the Holocaust, must serve as a lesson even today, to renew our common commitment to prevent and combat antisemitism,” emphasized the Ambassador in her speech, noting the concerning resurgence of antisemitism seen after October 7th. 

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SOURCE: https://ambwashingtondc.esteri.it

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