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Three suspects were arrested and two face deportation after attacking an American Orthodox Jewish couple chanting antisemitic slogans in Venice, where such incidents doubled in 2024, Italian authorities said.
- The Mayor of Venice, Luigi Brugnaro, condemned a reported attack on an American Orthodox Jewish couple as a "serious and unacceptable act."
- Three assailants, believed to be of North African origin, were apprehended after the attack, which included shouts of "Free Palestine."
- Brugnaro emphasized that Venice must continue to be a welcoming city based on mutual respect.
- The Jewish Community of Venice labeled the attack a "cowardly and despicable act" and expressed concern over antisemitism in the city.
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Orthodox couple attacked in Venice as antisemitic incidents in Europe raise anxiety for Jews and Israelis
(JTA) — The mayor of Venice has condemned an alleged attack on American Orthodox Jews who said they were targeted by a group that shouted “free Palestine” and then proceeded to slap them. The American couple, who were reportedly wearing traditional Orthodox clothing, were walking through Venice on Sunday night when the incident took place, according to Italian news agency AGI. Three of the assailants, who were believed to be of North African ori…
Orthodox couple attacked in Venice as antisemitic incidents in Europe raise anxiety for Jews and Israelis - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
The mayor of Venice has condemned an alleged attack on American Orthodox Jews who said they were targeted by a group that shouted “free Palestine” and then proceeded to slap them. The American couple, who were reportedly wearing traditional Orthodox clothing, were walking through Venice on Sunday night when the incident took place, according to Italian news agency AGI. Three of the assailants, who were believed to be of North African origin, wer…
A Jewish-American couple was attacked by a group of about ten North African men in Venice on Monday night, September 8th. This was reported Thursday by several Italian media outlets. The incident took place not far from the infamous Venetian ghetto. The two Americans were recognizable as Jewish by their clothing.
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