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French police are investigating the defacement of a Holocaust memorial, synagogues, and an Israeli restaurant in Paris with green paint, an act condemned by city officials and linked to ongoing antisemitic incidents and broader disinformation efforts. No arrests have been made, and security measures are being emphasized to protect Jewish sites.
In Paris, three synagogues, a restaurant, and a Holocaust memorial were vandalized with green paint, amid rising antisemitism linked to ongoing conflicts in Gaza, prompting calls for increased security measures within Jewish communities.
Vandals painted green on Paris's Holocaust memorial, synagogues, and a restaurant, prompting condemnation from officials and heightened security measures amid rising anti-Semitic attacks in France, especially following the Gaza conflict.
A Holocaust memorial in Philadelphia was vandalized with a swastika, prompting the organization to call for public assistance in identifying the perpetrator. The incident comes amid a significant increase in antisemitic acts across the US, with the Anti-Defamation League reporting a 360% surge in such incidents. The vandalism, captured on surveillance footage, has sparked calls for unity in combating hatred and bigotry, as similar incidents targeting Jewish and other communities have been reported in the area.
A swastika was found spray-painted on a building near Philadelphia's Holocaust memorial, prompting an investigation by the police. The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning, and surveillance footage captured the suspect in a black mask and dark jacket. This act of vandalism comes amidst a surge in antisemitic incidents in the United States, according to the Anti-Defamation League. The Philadelphia Holocaust Remembrance Foundation expressed dismay over the incident, emphasizing the need to address the current realities of safety and security.
A swastika was found spray painted near the Horwitz Wasserman Holocaust Memorial Plaza in Philadelphia, prompting an investigation by Homeland Security and local authorities. The incident, captured on surveillance footage, occurred overnight and has been linked to a rise in antisemitic incidents following the conflict between Israel and Hamas. The director of the Holocaust Remembrance Foundation expressed dismay over the vandalism and urged the community to unite against hatred and bigotry. Authorities are seeking information to identify the suspect.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited the Babyn Yar Holocaust Memorial to commemorate the 82nd anniversary of the Babyn Yar massacre, where over 33,000 Jewish individuals were killed. Zelensky, who is Jewish himself, stated that Judaism in Ukraine is thriving without discrimination. He congratulated the Jewish community on the occasion of the Sukkot holiday and was assured by the deputy chairman of the Federation of Jewish Communities of Ukraine that they will celebrate with pride and without fear. The ceremony was attended by rabbis and Chabad representatives, and an interfaith prayer service will be held later in the day.
Architect Sir David Adjaye has been removed from his role in designing the UK's Holocaust memorial and advising London's mayor after being accused of sexual assault and harassment by three women. Sir David denies the allegations and says he will seek professional help to learn from his mistakes. The government has stated that his work on the Holocaust memorial will not continue until the issues raised have been addressed.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz expressed concern over Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's proposed judicial reforms, which critics say threaten to weaken the country's independent judiciary. Netanyahu argued the reforms were needed to balance the country's various branches of government. Scholz emphasized Berlin's historical responsibility toward the Jewish state as a result of the Holocaust. The two leaders also discussed defense cooperation and German concerns over the proposed reforms. Netanyahu's trip was cut short due to widespread protests at home over the proposed judicial reforms.