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Jewish Tourist Wearing Kippah Attacked Twice in Rome, Suspect Arrested
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First reported by Ynet · 11 hours ago
What happened
A French Jewish tourist wearing a kippah was attacked twice in Rome by a group shouting antisemitic slogans. Police arrested a 31-year-old Algerian suspect and continue searching for others. Italian and Jewish leaders condemned the attacks, emphasizing the fight against antisemitism and protection of religious freedom.
- 01A 22-year-old French tourist wearing a kippah was attacked twice in Rome on August 7 and 8.
- 02A 31-year-old homeless Algerian man was arrested as the main suspect; three others remain at large.
- 03Attackers shouted antisemitic slogans during both assaults, including "Free Palestine."
- 04Jewish community leaders warned of rising antisemitism and called for public vigilance.
- 05Italian officials, including the Senate President and Foreign Minister, strongly condemned the attacks.
- 06Israeli Ambassador stressed that attacks on Jews threaten freedom for all.
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