Israel condemns Spain after attackers vandalise Barcelona Jewish cemetery PHOTO

Several gravestones were desecrated at the Jewish cemetery in the Les Corts neighbourhood of Barcelona. 

According to the city’s Jewish community, on January 25, a number of headstones were smashed and vandalised by unknown individuals, Caliber.Az reports via Israeli media.

Photos taken by the Jewish community at the cemetery show shattered graves, headstones torn from their place and extensive damage to the site.

The Jewish community in Barcelona accused the state of inaction in addressing incitement against Jews, particularly since the October 7, 2023, terror attack by Hamas. 

In a statement, the community said: "We have seen how, at demonstrations, online and on the street, hate speech against Jews became routine. Then signs appeared across the city. Later, posters were hung on public buildings with slogans. After that, a map was published marking Jewish targets, including a school. And now, the desecration of graves. This is not random. This is an escalation. From slogans to marking. From marking to threats. And from threats to action."

Israel’s Foreign Ministry in Jerusalem also condemned the incident and stated that they condemn the desecration of the Jewish cemetery in Barcelona.

“This despicable act is the result of an anti-Israeli campaign by the Sanchez government. We stand with the Jewish community in Spain. The normalisation of antisemitism must not be allowed and must be firmly rejected in all societies," the ministry said.

By Jeyhun Aghazada