Seventy-five years after the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp, one of the most terrifying symbols of the darkest chapter in mankind's history, world leaders have gathered in Jerusalem to reiterate the sacred vow – "never again."
I am proud of the wonderful country we have established, to which our true friends from all over the world have come, answering my call and joining me at the Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum.
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They do so with great appreciation for the State of Israel, and their arrival boldly states to the entire world that we will stand together to fight anti-Semitism at a time when it is again rearing its head.
The number of Holocaust survivors living among us is rapidly dwindling, while the distortion of the history of the Holocaust is spreading. These are trying times for humanity, which requires us all to stand united. The essential and exciting gathering taking place these days is proof that the world understands this and is willing to fight anti-Semitism and Holocaust denial.
Memory is the cornerstone of the ethos of the Jewish people. We are not prisoners of the past, but rather we consider our steps carefully as we face past events and look to the future with hope.
It is this shared memory that makes a people into a nation, that shapes our national character and outlines our way. This is why we are duty-bound to preserve it and to pass it down to future generations.
The Fifth World Holocaust Forum in Jerusalem is a historic gathering where we will once again commit to preserving the memory of the Holocaust and imparting its legacy to future generations.
It is with the deepest appreciation that I welcome each of the leaders visiting the capital of Israel, who bring with them their unique voice and national identity. Together we stand, shoulder to shoulder, in our fight against anti-Semitism in all its forms. This is a struggle that we must wage unwaveringly.
We must recognize anti-Semitism wherever it rears its ugly head; when it is legitimized in the centers of power, in the public arena, and even in academia, and we must fight it.
We, the members of the family of nations, are required to realize the oath "never again" through action: to educate future generations, enforce the law, eradicate incitement on social media, keep the Jewish communities safe, and to promote the study of the Holocaust without political restriction.
For the sake of our children – for our sake and for all of humanity – we will call from Jerusalem together, "Never again;" we will preserve the memory of the Holocaust and fight anti-Semitism.
