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Maimonides Statue Defaced with Swastika in Cordoba Sparks Outrage
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First reported by Ynet · 5 hours ago
What happened
A statue of Maimonides in Cordoba, Spain, was defaced with a swastika, prompting condemnation from Jewish communities and local officials. Spanish police have opened an investigation but have yet to find suspects. Cleanup efforts are underway to restore the monument honoring the famed Jewish philosopher and physician.
- 01Maimonides statue in Cordoba vandalized with a swastika over the weekend.
- 02Jewish communities in Cordoba and Barcelona condemned the attack as an assault on Jewish heritage.
- 03Spanish police launched an investigation but have not identified suspects yet.
- 04Local officials called the act a severe blow to the city's cultural and historical legacy.
- 05Cleanup teams are working to remove the swastika and restore the statue.
- 06Maimonides was a key Jewish figure during Spain's Golden Age and served as a physician to the Egyptian Sultan.
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