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It is considered one of the darkest chapters in human history. The Nazis, led by Adolf Hitler, implemented a state-sponsored genocide, aiming to wipe out the Jewish population across German-occupied territories. The Holocaust began with the implementation of discriminatory laws against Jews, marking them as outsiders in German society. As Nazi control expanded, the persecution intensified, resulting in mass incarcerations in ghettos and forced labor camps. Later, the implementation of "Final Solution" policies led to the establishment of extermination camps, such as Auschwitz-Birkenau, where millions of Jews were systematically murdered in gas chambers. Alongside Jews, the Nazis targeted and persecuted other groups deemed undesirable, including Romani people, Poles, Soviet prisoners of war, disabled individuals, political dissidents, and LGBTQ+ individuals. These vulnerable populations faced ghettos, forced labor, and mass executions, contributing to the immense death toll of the Holocaust. The Holocaust resulted in the deaths of approximately two-thirds of Europe's Jewish population, decimating entire communities and leaving long-lasting scars on survivors and their descendants. The Holocaust also had a profound impact on global consciousness, leading to the establishment of institutions like Israel and massive efforts to document, commemorate, and learn from this tragedy. Since the Holocaust, the term itself has become a symbol for the epitome of evil, genocide, and the dangers of unchecked hatred. The memory of the Holocaust serves as a reminder of the importance of promoting tolerance, understanding, and human rights to prevent such atrocities from happening again.