Israeli Ice Cream Shop in Barcelona Vandalized with Antisemitic Graffiti
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
The Israeli ice cream chain Anita had antisemitic graffiti spray-painted on its Barcelona branch, reading "Zionists - get out of the neighborhood." This follows a series of hate crimes against the shop since October 7th. Co-owner Adi Avital stated the business will not be intimidated and will continue to proudly represent its Israeli heritage. The chain has about 30 locations globally.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Anita, an Israeli ice cream shop in Barcelona, was vandalized with antisemitic graffiti.
- The graffiti read "Zionists - get out of the neighborhood" and appeared overnight.
- The shop has been a target of hate crimes since October 7th.
- Co-owner Adi Avital vowed the business would not be intimidated by hatred.
- Anita is an international chain with approximately 30 branches worldwide.
An Israeli ice cream chain, Anita, located in Barcelona's central Gràcia neighborhood, was targeted with antisemitic graffiti overnight. The hateful message, "Zionists - get out of the neighborhood," was spray-painted on the shop's wall. This incident is the latest in a series of antisemitic acts and hate crimes the Barcelona branch has experienced since October 7th.
Despite the repeated harassment, the owners of Anita have stated they are proud of their Israeli roots and will not be intimidated. Adi Avital, a co-owner of the chain, affirmed that the shop's doors remain open to everyone, regardless of religion or nationality. "The spray-painted message can be erased, but our roots cannot be erased, and we will not let hatred and intimidation dictate who we are," Avital said. He added that the chain will continue to proudly represent Israeli enterprise and maintain its position as a leading international brand.
Anita, which began as a small family business, now operates approximately 30 branches worldwide.
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