JERUSALEM — An Israeli court on Thursday halted an auction of a tattoo kit that it said was likely used on Jews executed at the Auschwitz death camp during World War II.
In its judgment, the Jerusalem District Court said it was a complex and sensitive area that required a comprehensive understanding of the Holocaust.
It noted that Israeli judges must “preserve the territorial integrity and integrity of the State of Israel and prevent the erasure of the memory of the Holocaust, including the memories of the victims.”
The multi-million dollar auction raised concern among survivors who say that the kits could pose health risks to Jewish descendants, according to the Haaretz newspaper. The auction firm said it never intended to sell the equipment.
It was unclear how much the kit was worth. One independent company said its scarcity made it the “Holy Grail” of Nazi memorabilia.
The kit, which includes gel polish and a razor, will be put up for sale again at a later date.
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