Belgian city of Charleroi condemns anti-Semitic vandalism after at least 85 Jewish graves in one of its cemeteries were were damaged and Star of David emblems were stolen. This was reported by Belgian media, reports UNN.
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It is noted that the day before the guard at the cemetery in the Marsinelle neighborhood in the south of the city had discovered damage to Jewish grave sites. An investigation has since been opened.
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The chosen location and the theft of many Stars of David do not leave no doubt as to the anti-Semitic nature of the intentions
The mayor asked the city administration to notify every family affected by the vandalism. family affected by the vandalism.
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On behalf of the city, I fully condemn these horrific acts
Only the Jewish part of the cemetery was affected, which indicates the the anti-Semitic nature of the vandalism.
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