Lola Hassid Angel, an 88-year-old Holocaust survivor, reflects on her traumatic childhood amid the second world war, particularly the horrors of Bergen-Belsen. As the 80th anniversary of its liberation approaches, she feels compelled to share her story, emphasizing the unimaginable realities of war and the need for leaders to understand its true impact. Angel, among the last surviving members of Greece's Jewish community tied to the camp, describes the atrocities witnessed and feels a duty to ensure that the horrors are not forgotten, labelling them as an abomination that must be recounted for future generations.
Lola Hassid Angel emphasizes the importance of sharing her Holocaust experiences now, stating, 'I want all these men who lead us to know what war really looks like.'
Angel reflects on the horrors of Bergen-Belsen, declaring, 'What happened there was an abomination... we, as the last survivors, are duty-bound to describe.'
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