Anti-Semitic Graffiti Sprayed on Israeli Gelato Shop in Barcelona
Translated & summarized from JDN by baba
Hate graffiti with an antisemitic message was sprayed on an Israeli-owned Anita Gelato shop in Barcelona, Spain. The incident is seen as a continuation of harassment since October 7, 2023. The co-owner stated the company is proud of its Israeli roots and will not be intimidated. The chain has about 30 international locations.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Hate graffiti targeting "Zionists" was sprayed on an Israeli Anita Gelato shop in Barcelona.
- The incident is part of a series of antisemitic acts against the branch since October 7, 2023.
- Anita Gelato's co-owner affirmed pride in Israeli roots and defiance against intimidation.
- The chain has approximately 30 international branches globally.
- The graffiti message demanded "Zionists get out of the neighborhood."
An act of antisemitism occurred in Barcelona, Spain, when hate graffiti was sprayed on the wall of an Israeli-owned business. The incident targeted a branch of the Israeli gelato chain "Anita" located in the Vila de Gràcia neighborhood. The graffiti read, "Zionists get out of the neighborhood."
Representatives from Anita Gelato stated that this vandalism is part of a series of antisemitic incidents and harassment the Barcelona branch has experienced since the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023. Despite the ongoing hostility, the company's management and owners have affirmed their commitment to continuing to operate their global branches with pride and an open Israeli identity.
Adi Avital, a co-owner of the chain, responded to the incident, stating, "We are proud of our Israeli roots. Our door is open to every person, of every religion and nationality, and so it will remain. The sprayed graffiti can be erased, but our roots cannot be erased, and we will not allow hatred and intimidation to dictate who we are."
Anita Gelato, which began as a family business in Tel Aviv's Neve Tzedek neighborhood, currently operates approximately 30 international branches across the United States, Australia, Europe, and Latin America.
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