also, on a purely historical note:
a lot of this had to do with the exaggerations of allied press in the FIRST world war on what the germans were doing (for the most part, no, the germans did not hoist babies on bayonets).
by the time more evidence leaked out of nazi germany that mass extermination was ongoing, most of the allied war-leaders thought that the best way to assist the jews was to finish the war as soon as possible. not so much indifference, rather than belief that their actions were correct.
re: what your opponents or enemies are thinking. yeah, it sucks and it's no surprise that Israel's enemies will seek to downplay/deny one of the National Myths (as in stories, NOT falsehoods) of the Israeli nation-state. however, realistically speaking it's not necessary for your enemies to believe your story, only your power.
understanding and tolerance can come later.
The indifference of the world towards the plight of the Jews, as certainly as the German hatred of the Jews, contributed to their deaths.
by the time more evidence leaked out of nazi germany that mass extermination was ongoing, most of the allied war-leaders thought that the best way to assist the jews was to finish the war as soon as possible. not so much indifference, rather than belief that their actions were correct.
re: what your opponents or enemies are thinking. yeah, it sucks and it's no surprise that Israel's enemies will seek to downplay/deny one of the National Myths (as in stories, NOT falsehoods) of the Israeli nation-state. however, realistically speaking it's not necessary for your enemies to believe your story, only your power.
understanding and tolerance can come later.
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