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Cordoba's Maimonides Statue Defaced with Nazi Swastika, City Condemns Hate Crime
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By יואב איתיאל
First reported by Ynet · Aug 2, 2026
What happened
The statue of Maimonides in Cordoba's Jewish quarter was defaced with a Nazi swastika over the weekend, prompting condemnation from city officials and a police investigation. The vandalism is part of a pattern of antisemitic attacks in the area, with local authorities and cultural leaders denouncing the act as hateful and ignorant.
- 01Maimonides statue in Cordoba vandalized with Nazi swastika over the weekend.
- 02Cordoba city officials condemned the act as a severe hate message and heritage attack.
- 03Spanish National Police opened an investigation; no suspects arrested yet.
- 04Cleaning crew scheduled to remove graffiti on Monday to prevent further damage.
- 05Israeli tourists visiting the site expressed shock at the Nazi symbol.
- 06Similar antisemitic vandalism occurred previously on nearby Jewish sites and a Jesus statue.
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