If someone paid you $1 million to walk into a public area in Israel, do the Nazi salute and shout "Heil Hitler," would you do it?

No, you should not consider doing the Nazi salute and shouting "Heil Hitler" in a public area in Israel, or anywhere else, for several reasons:

Legal Consequences

In many countries, including those with significant historical connections to the Holocaust, performing the Nazi salute and using associated phrases is illegal. While the current laws in Israel may not specifically criminalize the Nazi salute itself1, there are strong social and moral objections, and any attempt to enact such laws is being considered.

Social and Moral Implications

The Nazi salute and the phrase "Heil Hitler" are deeply offensive and hurtful, especially in Israel, a country founded by Holocaust survivors. Engaging in such behavior would be highly disrespectful and could cause significant emotional distress to many people, particularly those with personal or familial connections to the Holocaust13.

Broader Ethical Considerations

Promoting or normalizing symbols of fascism and anti-Semitism is morally reprehensible. It can contribute to a normalization of hate and extremism, which is contrary to the principles of respect, tolerance, and human rights25.

In summary, the potential legal, social, and moral consequences make it unequivocally wrong to engage in such an act, regardless of any financial incentive.