| Record | OBS-0667 |
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| Category | Unsorted/Other |
| Status | DEBUNKED |
| Summary | Holocaust denial is the claim that the Nazi genocide of European Jews during World War II did not happen, was exaggerated, or was fabricated. It is a form of antisemitic conspiracy theory. |
| Origin | Holocaust denial emerged shortly after World War II, with organized movements appearing in the 1970s and 1980s. |
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| Evidence / consensus | The Holocaust is one of the most well-documented genocides in history, with overwhelming evidence from documents, witnesses, and physical remains. Denial is a form of antisemitism and is widely rejected by historians. |
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