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Holocaust Remembrance Day: Konigsberg Highlights Growing Antisemitism

1/28/2026

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On International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Col. (Res.) Eli Konigsberg emphasizes remembrance as witnesses to atrocities fade.
Konigsberg has served over 36 years in Israel’s reserve forces and was mobilized after Hamas' attack on October 7.
He describes the violence as rooted in hatred and notes antisemitism remains a threat.
He leads rescue and demolition operations in Gaza and notes reservist unity despite political differences.

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On International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Col. (Res.) Eli Konigsberg emphasizes remembrance as witnesses to atrocities fade.
Konigsberg has served over 36 years in Israel’s reserve forces and was mobilized after Hamas' attack on October 7.
He describes the violence as rooted in hatred and notes antisemitism remains a threat.
He leads rescue and demolition operations in Gaza and notes reservist unity despite political differences.