Did the Nazis who killed the Jews ever express regret or remorse?

 The Holocaust, orchestrated by the Nazis during World War II, was a systematic genocide that resulted in the persecution and extermination of millions of Jews and other targeted groups. Those directly involved in the implementation of these atrocities, such as SS officers and concentration camp guards, were often fervently committed to the Nazi ideology, which fueled their actions. Remorse or regret among this group was uncommon, as they believed they were carrying out orders in line with their distorted views.

After the war, during the Nuremberg Trials and subsequent proceedings, some individuals faced accountability for war crimes and crimes against humanity. In these legal settings, a few perpetrators expressed remorse or tried to distance themselves from the severity of their actions. However, such instances were exceptions rather than the norm, reflecting the deeply ingrained beliefs and dehumanization that characterized the mindset of those responsible for the Holocaust. The overwhelming majority of Nazi perpetrators remained unrepentant, contributing to the profound impact of the Holocaust on history and collective memory.