Scholz reaction to Abbas’ Holocaust remarks draws criticism | DW News

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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Wednesday expressed his disgust over remarks made by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.

The German leader had come under fire for remaining silent rather than rejecting Abbas’ comments regarding “Holocausts” against Palestinians during a joint press conference Tuesday.

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