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The Holocaust was the genocide of the Jews and others during World War II by the Nazi government of Germany, which played on widely held anti-Semitic sentiments. In addition to the genocide of six million Jews, many millions of Christians, Gypsies, disabled persons, Gays and Lesbians, Communists and other political opponents were also exterminated.
Criticism
Some historians deny that the Holocaust took place, including Richard Harwood, Bradley Smith and David Irving.
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad claims that is a "myth" designed to protect Israel.[1]