At least 85 headstones in the Jewish part of the cemetery in the Belgian city of Charleroi were destroyed by vandals. Unknown persons also stole bronze decorative elements such as Stars of David and other symbols.
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.