Israeli student arrested for Nazi salute at Auschwitz during school trip

It wasn't a Nazi salute. It was a heartfelt and perhaps ill-advised gesture that, in the moment, could be misinterpreted as a Nazi salute. I think we shouldn't be so quick to jump to conclusions.

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I'm stunned .... again !! .... I have visited Auschwitz and it's impressive beyond words. At the entrance of the former gas chambers there is a sign asking to respect and remember those who died in there and keep silent in the chambers. Everyone did except for Israeli students. That is what brought the tears to my eyes. Betrayed and disrespected again, this time by their own.

I wonder how bibi is gonna spin this one into being antisemitism on the side of the people who reported the student.

This happens a lot more than you'd think. I experienced something similar in Dachau and the guide told me if someone does something unhinged/disrespectful during a tour there's a 9 out of 10 chance it's a descendant of a holocaust victim. She didn't say why she thought that is but she said it's something that puts the staff on edge whenever there's an Israeli group visiting. I'm surprised they got the cops involved though.

Dear god I hope eel-on-musk goes to Poland and tries that. He so deserves to find out.

Edit: clarification: I’m saying I want him to be arrested somewhere that’s not the US

Personally knowing some young Israeli’s.

A lot of them don’t take the holocaust very seriously and tend to joke about it a lot, (maybe it’s a coping mechanism)? In any case, this is probably a case of an edgy high schooler trying to make their friends laugh.

Yes, you are the baddies.

My grandfather did not fight in World War II for this shit. I hate this reality.

Are they sending their youth to teach them how to deal with Palestinians?

That’s €376.10, not nearly enough imo.

They skipped over how old this person is. Somehow I think this is a teen doing dumb stuff.

This is an idiotic teenager and should have no bearing on your opinion of Israel. (I shouldn't have to say this, but if I don't somebody will m'accuse: please note that I'm not defending Israel.)

No need to put a stupid teenager in prison for a longer time for being stupid, but: A day or two behind bars on top of the fine might have had a better educational effect.

Edge Lord asked for that

Wow, ya know I've been joking that Israel is full of Jewish Nazis, but..u hh... damn

Throw the book at them.

lmao get fucked

Not even knowing (your) history... his parents must be so proud!

Fuck around and find out

This genius ancestors must be rolling in their graves...

"He was just waving hello"

That's what his co-student said. While that may be the case, it sure doesn't sound like it, and they have the receipts so - I wouldn't be betting a lot on that horse.

I feel like the irony is lost on many people

Nah this is satire! This has to be satire!!!! Please someone tell me this is satire!!!!!!!!

The moron would fit in with the Government of Putin and Hitler was part Jewish.

Theodor returns.

"Hey look! I'm on the news!"

Well, better a stupid teenager than a stupid adult. There is hope. Not much, but a little at least.

I understand Nazis are an enemy of the state. But this is a bit too far, a warning is enough.

Fines and jail time is too much I think. I'd vote for a thorough reprimand and maybe cleaning the grounds from trash instead.