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Barcelona Shuts Jewish Sections of Three Cemeteries After Vandalism

Officials move to secure burial enclosures, with a potential complaint to the hate-crimes prosecutor.

Overview

  • The Jewish sections at Les Corts, Sant Andreu and Collserola are closed through Monday to allow a security review following damage to several graves at Les Corts.
  • City hall condemned the attacks as intolerable, and Mayor Jaume Collboni voiced support for the Jewish community while authorities work to identify those responsible.
  • Cementiris de Barcelona is collaborating with investigators by reviewing available information and existing security measures.
  • The municipality is coordinating restoration plans with the Jewish community and the Rabbinat and is studying a joint filing to the Barcelona Prosecutor’s Hate Crimes and Discrimination Unit.
  • The Israeli embassy labeled the acts antisemitic and urged immediate measures, the Barcelona PP demanded reopening with permanent surveillance, and Jewish organizations called for firm prosecution of the perpetrators.