Anti -Semitic attack on Graz: Synagogue badly damaged!

Anti -Semitic attack on Graz: Synagogue badly damaged!

The recent incident in Graz, in which the parish hall of the Jewish community became the goal of a suspected attack, once again highlights the increasingly tense situation for Jewish communities in Europe. Elie Rosen, President of the Israelite Culture Community for Salzburg, Styria and Carinthia, described the situation as alarming. The attack led to serious property damage and may be in the context of the current military offensive of Israel in the Gaza Strip, which increasingly leads to civil suffering. The alleged perpetrator was identified as a 27-year-old Frenchman who lives in Graz, and which thrown a glass bottle onto the synagogue and damaged the access plant. The investigation continues and the suspect's interrogation is still pending. 

Just five years earlier, the synagogue in Graz was the goal of an attack in which Elie Rosen himself was injured. This illustrates the recurring problem of anti -Semitism in the region. In his statement, Rosen pointed out that anti -Semitic hate mails are almost commonplace and has noticeably increased a general aggression against Jews. The incident in Graz is part of a larger wave of anti -Semitic attacks that can be observed worldwide, especially in the middle of the escalating conflicts in the Middle East.

a worrying trend

The increase in anti -Semitic incidents is not just a local problem. In Germany, for example, Israel flags were repeatedly burned in pro-Palestinian demonstrations and anti-Semitic slogans were scanded. Analyzes show that the number of anti -Semitic offenses increases in many countries, especially against the background of the conflict between Hamas and Israel. In 2020, more than 370 serious violent anti -Semitic incidents were registered in 2020. These incidents are part of a multi -layered phenomenon that is expressed in different forms, including structural, secondary and Israel -related anti -Semitism.

FAZIT

The reports by Elie Rosen and the current events in Graz illustrate a worrying development in dealing with anti -Semitism. The situation in Israel often plays a central role and influences the public image of Jews in Europe. Reactions from politics, such as the sharp conviction of Israeli military offensive by French President Emmanuel Macron, show that the conflict in Israel also has an impact on perception and protection of Jewish communities in other countries. In order to counteract future attacks, it is crucial to actively work against anti -Semitism and to promote a tolerant society.

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Further information on the dimensions of anti-Semitism can be found in the reports on Exxpress.at href = "https://kurier.at/chronik/steiermark/Synagoge-graz-anschlag-antisemitus-elie-rosen/403044899"> Kurier.at and .