A memorial event marking 80 years since the liberation of the Buchenwald concentration camp was overshadowed by controversy.

A young participant, during a presentation, referred to a "genocide" in Palestine, sparking disapproval from attendees, including boos.

Jens-Christian Wagner, director of the Buchenwald Memorial Foundation, intervened, emphasizing the need to focus on mourning the innocent victims of the Holocaust.

The event also featured speeches from Holocaust survivors, including 92-year-old Naftali Fürst, who urged attendees to carry forward the responsibility of remembrance.

Former German President Christian Wulff warned against the rise of right-wing extremism, criticizing the AfD for fostering societal division.

The day served as a reminder of the atrocities of the past and the importance of vigilance against modern threats to democracy.