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.