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Aug 28

🧵Thread: Throwing around the word "genocide" can be easy, but not every war is a genocide, and not every conflict is a slaughter. Here are just a few of the thousands of photos from the Holocaust to show what genocide truly looks like.

⚠️🚨 WARNING: The following photos are extremely graphic and depict the horrors of genocide. They may be deeply disturbing. Viewer discretion is strongly advised. 🚨⚠️

1/ April 12, 1945 - A portion of the bodies found by U.S. troops when they arrived at Nordhausen concentration camp in Germany.

2/ April 12, 1945 - Bodies of prisoners of Ohrdruf concentration camp stacked like cord-wood

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Aug 14

🧵𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝: 𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐉𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐬𝐫𝐚𝐞𝐥 𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐭? 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐭: 𝐈𝐭 𝐖𝐚𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐬.

Enough is enough, Let’s set the record straight: the claim that Arabs welcomed Jews to Israel after the Holocaust is a false narrative and just a lie. The reality is that it's a much more complex and challenging history. Here’s a comprehensive look at the real dynamics of Jewish immigration and the reception in Israel.

1/ An Ancient Bond: Jews and the Land of Israel.

Let me first say that The idea that Jews arrived in Israel only as Holocaust refugees disregards their ancient and continuous connection to the land. Jews have maintained a consistent presence in Israel for thousands of years, documented in ancient texts and archaeological findings. Cities like Jerusalem, Hebron, and Safed were significant centers of Jewish life long before the 20th century. This deep-rooted connection shows the significance of Israel to the Jewish people throughout history.

2/ The status of Israel in the 1880s

By the 1880s, when the First Aliyah began, Israel was largely neglected and in disrepair. The region suffered from economic stagnation, sparse infrastructure, and minimal habitation. Many areas were desolate, with abandoned villages and a general lack of modern amenities. Public health conditions were dire, with widespread malaria and typhoid fever, and there was a severe shortage of medical facilities and basic health care. The land had been left in a state of neglect by previous rulers and local inhabitants, who had not invested in its development.

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Jul 28

🧵 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝: 𝐒𝐡𝐮𝐭 𝐔𝐩, 𝐄𝐫𝐝𝐨𝐠̆𝐚𝐧: 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐲’𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐎𝐭𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐀𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐬

Today’s rhetoric from Turkey’s Erdogan about potential invasion in Israel reminds us about Turkey’s historical actions. For centuries, Turkey, both through the Ottoman Empire and modern Turkey, has exerted control over vast regions. This history thread includes some of the most significant episodes of violence and repression even on fellow Muslims. Here’s an overview of Turkey’s most notable atrocities, reflecting a legacy of brutality and domination..

Pls forgive me and understand that it wasn't possible to fit everything in 1 thread..

1/ The Armenian Genocide (1915-1923)

The Armenian Genocide, perpetrated by the Ottoman Empire, remains one of the most devastating atrocities of the 20th century. During World War I, the Ottoman regime systematically exterminated approximately 1.5 million Armenians through mass killings, forced marches, and starvation. Despite extensive historical documentation and recognition by numerous countries, the Turkish government continues to deny these events as genocide, obstructing reconciliation and justice for the victims and their descendants.

2/ Kurdish Repression.

Since the 1980s, Turkey has conducted extensive and brutal military operations against its Kurdish population. The Turkish government’s policies include mass detentions, demolition of Kurdish villages, and severe restrictions on Kurdish cultural and political rights. The ongoing conflict has resulted in significant casualties and displacement among Kurdish communities. The Turkish state’s relentless suppression of Kurdish rights and autonomy reflects a longstanding pattern of ethnic repression.

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Jul 21

🧵 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐇𝐢𝐣𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐉𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐉𝐞𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐦.

Thread: Before we dive in, let’s address a critical issue: There are some people around the world who perceive Jerusalem as an Arab area, including the ICJ, with some even advocating for it to be handed over to the Palestinians as the capital of their prospective terror state. This view overlooks the profound and unbroken Jewish connection to Jerusalem. Let’s review how Jerusalem is intrinsically Jewish and how its history has been hijacked and rewritten.

1/ 🌟 Jerusalem: The Eternal Capital of the Jewish People 🌟

Jerusalem has been the heart and soul of the Jewish people for over 3,500 years. Despite countless challenges and adversities, the Jewish presence in Jerusalem has remained unbroken, underscoring a deep-rooted and unwavering connection to this sacred city. From the days of Joshua and King David to the modern era, Jerusalem has been a constant in Jewish life, culture, and religion, symbolizing the enduring spirit and resilience of the Jewish people.

2/ 🕰️ Ancient Beginnings 🕰️

The history of Jews in Jerusalem dates back to ancient times, even before King David. Joshua, the biblical leader who succeeded Moses, conquered the land of Israel, including Jerusalem, around the 13th century BCE. This marked the beginning of a significant Jewish presence in the city. Later, King David established Jerusalem as the capital of the Jewish nation around 1000 BCE. This monumental decision solidified Jerusalem’s status as not just a political center but also a spiritual and cultural heart for Jews. His son, King Solomon, built the First Temple, making Jerusalem the focal point of Jewish worship and pilgrimage. The Temple served as the epicenter of Jewish religious life, drawing Jews from all corners of the land to partake in rituals and festivals, thus embedding Jerusalem deeply in Jewish identity.

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Jul 16

Yes, You Are Right, 6 Million Is Not a True Number... It Might Actually Be Higher...

🧵To those who dare question the reality of the Holocaust or minimize its horrors: your denial is an insult to history, truth, and the memory of millions who perished. plus the evidence is overwhelming, the testimonies irrefutable, and the suffering immeasurable. Holocaust denial is not just ignorance—it's an sinister form of antisemitism that seeks to erase the atrocities committed by the Nazis.

As we witness more and more how some try to deny out painful history, here's a detailed account to reaffirm the undeniable truth, we will review some of the death camps, killing techniques, and casualty figures.

1/ Intro: The Holocaust, well recorded.

Orchestrated by Nazi Germany, it resulted in the systematic murder of approximately 6 million Jews. However, recent research suggests this figure might be even higher. The full extent of the atrocities is staggering and still being uncovered. The scope of this genocide went beyond the initial estimates, with ongoing studies revealing more mass graves, hidden documents, and survivor testimonies that paint a grimmer picture of the Holocaust's true scale. The meticulous records kept by the Germans provide detailed insights into the numbers and methods of murder, underscoring the planned and methodical nature of this genocide.

2/ Auschwitz-Birkenau.

The largest and most infamous Nazi concentration and extermination camp, saw the deaths of at least 1.1 million Jews. Located in Poland, it became a symbol of the Holocaust's horror. Victims were subjected to inhumane conditions, forced labor, and medical experiments before being murdered. The camp's infrastructure, designed for maximum extermination efficiency, included gas chambers capable of killing thousands at a time and crematoriums to dispose of the bodies, highlighting the industrial nature of the genocide. Detailed records of transports, prisoner numbers, and deaths were meticulously kept, leaving a chilling account of the atrocities committed.

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Jul 11

𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝟏𝟎 𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐬: 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐥𝐞'𝐬 𝐀𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬.

🧵Josef Mengele meticulously documented his experiments at Auschwitz, proud of his horrifying work. He meticulously recorded his experiments, and he would have been angered by attempts to deny the horrors despite the testimonies of Jewish survivors who suffered through his atrocities.

Who was Josef Mengele, and who were his victims? Please read the thread below and let's explore together only 10 out of thousands of his experiments.

Introduction: Josef Mengele, known as the "Angel of Death," was a German SS officer and physician at the Auschwitz concentration camp during World War II.

Born on March 16, 1911, in Günzburg, Germany, Mengele earned a doctorate in anthropology and a medical degree, which he later used to conduct horrifying human experiments.

He was infamous for his brutal and inhumane medical experiments on prisoners, especially twins, in the Auschwitz extermination camp.

1/ Eva Mozes Kor and Miriam Mozes Zeiger:

Experiments: Known as "Mengele's Twins," Eva and Miriam were subjected to daily measurements, injections of unknown substances, and painful surgical procedures without anesthesia. Mengele's experiments included attempts to change eye color by injecting chemicals into their eyes, transfusing blood between twins, and performing invasive exploratory surgeries. These procedures often led to infections, severe pain, and long-term health issues. Miriam suffered kidney problems later in life, likely due to the strain of Mengele's experiments on her young body. There are documented photographs of both Eva and Miriam during their time at Auschwitz and in later life.

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