Holocaust Remembrance Day: Applying lessons to Israel's current war | Israel Undiplomatic

JNS senior contributing editor Ruthie Blum and former Israeli ambassador to the United Kingdom Mark Regev—both former advisers at the Prime Minister’s Office—unpack the haunting relevance of Yom HaShoah (Israel’s Holocaust Remembrance Day) in a post–Oct. 7 world. They explore the global surge in antisemitism since the Hamas massacre, including the shocking rise of Jew-hatred in immigrant-rich democracies like Australia and the United States. Mark shares a deeply personal story of his father's Holocaust survival and the American soldiers who liberated him, prompting a critical discussion: Did the U.S. and the Allies do enough to save Europe's Jews? And is the West making the same mistakes now in confronting Iran? The hosts debate Israel’s internal divisions over the war, the hostage dilemma and the country’s resolve to defeat Hamas. Most urgently, they sound the alarm: 2025 must be the year Israel dismantles Iran’s nuclear program—diplomatically or militarily. Chapters 00:00 Holocaust Remembrance and Personal Reflections 02:51 The Rise of Anti-Semitism Post-October 7 05:50 The Role of the U.S. in WWII and Holocaust Remembrance 08:59 Divisions in Israeli Society During War 11:52 Historical Context: The Warsaw Ghetto Uprising 15:13 The Impact of Hostage Situations on National Security 18:09 The Moral Dilemma of Hostage Negotiations 21:02 The Broader Implications of Anti-Semitism 23:53 The Canary in the Coal Mine: Lessons from History 27:05 The Ongoing Battle Against Anti-Semitism 30:04 Iran's Nuclear Threat and Israel's Response If you liked this video, you’re going to love @JNS_TV - don’t forget to hit the subscribe button! Catch every story from Israel and the Jewish World: Latest news: https://bit.ly/jewish_news_service Subscribe to our free newsletter: https://bit.ly/subscribe_to_JNS You can also join the fight against media bias! Donate here: https://bit.ly/Support-JNS JNS will host its inaugural International Policy Summit on Monday, April 28, 2025. This daylong event will convene government officials, policymakers, diplomats, security experts, leaders of pro-Israel organizations, and influencers for vital discussions aimed at addressing Israel's critical challenges and opportunities in a post-Oct. 7 world. To learn more about the event, click here: https://jns.org/summit2025 Follow JNS on social media for updates, including live streams from the event.