The demonstration that has raised passions
Catalonia has become the center of an intense social debate after the organization Junts per Palestina announced a rally in Plaça Sant Jaume. The event, scheduled to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, has generated a strong reaction among various sectors of society.
A controversial slogan
With the slogan ‘Auschwitz 1942-45 / Gaza 2023-25 - Never again for anyone’, the organization has been accused of trivializing the Holocaust. This comparison between two such tragic events has provoked a wave of criticism on social media, with many arguing that this way of expressing itself does nothing more than trivialize the suffering of Holocaust victims.
The voices for and against
On the one hand, the platform ‘Enough Complicity with Israel’ has shown its support for the rally, arguing that the commemoration is necessary to highlight what they consider a ‘genocide’ against the Palestinian people. On the other hand, critical voices point out that making this comparison is not only inappropriate, but can also be considered an act of anti-Semitism.
The line between anti-Zionism and anti-Semitism
The debate has intensified with allusions to the relationship between anti-Zionism and anti-Semitism. Several commentators have highlighted that the arguments presented by some sectors of the left could be disguising deeper prejudices. ‘This comparison is proof that some use criticism of Israel to hide latent anti-Semitism,’ says one user on social media.
Opinions from prominent commentators
Elías Levy, an expert on the subject, has expressed that ‘there is no genocide against the Palestinian people. What there is is a complex and painful conflict, which cannot be simplified with comparisons that minimize the suffering of the past’.
On the other hand, Aura Moner has criticized the act, stating that ‘this action is not only indecent, but also blurs the memory of the victims of the Holocaust’.
An uncertain future
Against the backdrop of a conflict that continues to affect millions of people, this debate in Catalonia about the commemoration of the Holocaust and the current situations in Gaza reveals deep tensions within society. The way these issues are addressed can have significant repercussions on public dialogue and inter-community relations in the region.