The Holocaust in the Netherlands

The Holocaust in the Netherlands was the systematic persecution and murder of Jews by Nazi Germany from 1940 to 1945. Nearly 75% of Dutch Jews were deported and murdered in extermination camps like Auschwitz, making it one of the highest proportions in Europe. The Nazi regime enforced laws that isolated and oppressed Jewish communities, leading to mass arrests and the systematic extermination of Jewish life and culture. The Holocaust resulted in the loss of approximately 100,000 Dutch Jews and is a profound reminder of the devastating impact of hatred, discrimination, and authoritarian rule.