A 4chan user has claimed that the Holocaust never happened, sparking outrage amongst the internet community. However, when questioned about where Israel is located on a map, the user was unable to provide a correct answer.
"This is a new level of ignorance," says historian and Holocaust expert, Dr. Rachel Stein. "To deny such a horrific event as the Holocaust and yet have no knowledge of basic geography is truly mind-boggling."
The user, who goes by the username "HolohoaxDebunker," made the claim on a controversial thread on 4chan's /pol/ board. The thread, entitled "The Jewish Question: Answered," has long been a hub for anti-Semitic and racist rhetoric.
According to sources, HolohoaxDebunker's argument was based on a belief that the evidence for the Holocaust had been fabricated by Jewish people to gain sympathy and justify the creation of Israel.
However, when asked to locate Israel on a map, the user was unable to do so. HolohoaxDebunker reportedly asked fellow users for help, leading to a flood of sarcastic and mocking responses.
"Maybe if you did some 'research' on Google Maps," one user joked.
Another added, "It's somewhere between Narnia and the Shire."
The incident has sparked renewed calls for better education on both the Holocaust and basic geography.
"We need to ensure that people are aware of the historical events that have shaped our world, as well as basic knowledge such as geography," says education campaigner, Sarah Jones.
"Otherwise, we risk a generation growing up with skewed perspectives and misguided beliefs."
As for HolohoaxDebunker, the user has reportedly been banned from 4chan for repeatedly violating the site's rules on hate speech.
In the meantime, experts are left shaking their heads at the sheer level of ignorance displayed by the user.
"It's almost impressive in its stupidity," says Dr. Stein. "But sadly, it's just another example of how dangerous ignorance can be."
