In response to Mark Zuckerberg’s comments about Holocaust denial on Facebook, Karen Pollock MBE, Chief Executive of the Holocaust Educational Trust, said:
“Denying and distorting the truth of the Holocaust is antisemitism and constitutes hate speech.
“Free speech is a fundamental value of our society, but when it comes to Facebook pages entitled “Anti Holocaust” or “Holohoax” that actively churn out antisemitic propaganda, you have to ask whether values of tolerance and positive race relations are being upheld.
“Images of a burning Star of David captioned, “Now we’re burning your flag, don’t force us to burn you” or calling the Holocaust “the greatest scheme” are deliberate and inciteful. Mr Zuckerberg should take the lead and stamp out Holocaust denial and antisemitism from his platform.”