International condemnation after Palestinian leader makes controversial Holocaust remarks

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas claims Jews were persecuted due to social roles, not religion, distorting history.
Israel, EU, Germany, US, and UK criticize Abbas for promoting antisemitic stereotypes and insulting Holocaust victims.
Abbas accused of recycling debunked theory that Ashkenazi Jews lack roots in ancient Israel.
Long history of Abbas making antisemitic statements despite condemning Holocaust previously.
Germany and Israel say remarks damage peace efforts as Abbas faces pressure to resign.