German chancellor condemns Holocaust denial in call with Israeli PM

Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas, left, speaking at a news conference with German chancellor Olaf Scholz in Berlin (Wolfgang Kumm/dpa via AP)

German chancellor Olaf Scholz told Israel’s prime minister that he condemns any attempts to deny or downplay the Holocaust, offering reassurance after Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas sparked outrage with remarks to that effect earlier this week.

Speaking at a joint news conference with Mr Scholz in Berlin, Mr Abbas on Tuesday accused Israel of committing “50 Holocausts” against Palestinians over the years.