Michael Smuss, a courageous survivor of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising and a Holocaust educator, has died at the age of 99 in Israel. Born in 1926 in the Free City of Danzig (now Gdansk, Poland), Smuss endured unimaginable hardships during World War II, including imprisonment in concentration camps and a death march. As a teenager, he joined the Jewish Resistance in the Warsaw Ghetto, where he played a pivotal role in creating petrol bombs to fight against the Nazis. Captured during the uprising, Smuss survived the horrors of Treblinka and Dachau concentration camps before being liberated by American troops. After the war, he became an artist and dedicated his life to educating future generations about the Holocaust. Last month, Germany’s ambassador to Israel awarded him the German Federal Cross of Merit for his contributions to Holocaust education and fostering German-Israeli dialogue. The embassies of Germany and Poland paid heartfelt tributes to Smuss, honoring his legacy as a symbol of resilience and hope. His story continues to inspire thousands, particularly young people in Germany, who have learned from his testimonies.