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Rome: Jewish tourist attacked twice for wearing kippah
A 22-year-old French Jewish tourist was targeted in two separate attacks in central Rome while wearing a kippah. The first incident occurred on August 7 in Piazza Cairoli, where the victim was struck in the face with an irritating spray. The second incident took place the following day in Largo di Torre Argentina, where a group of four individuals, including a 31-year-old Algerian man, allegedly assaulted the tourist with kicks.
Italian authorities have reported the 31-year-old suspect, a homeless individual with a criminal record, to the Rome Public Prosecutor's Office. He is suspected of assault and incitement to commit crimes based on racial, ethnic, and religious discrimination. The victim reported that the attackers shouted the slogan 'Free Palestine' during the assaults.
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani and various community leaders have condemned the incidents as antisemitic. Investigations are ongoing to identify the other members of the group involved in the attacks.
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- [● 19 SOURCES] A 22-year-old French Jewish tourist was targeted in two separate incidents in Rome's historic center. www.adnkronos.com · www.forchecaudine.com · www.calabrianews.it · www.corrierenazionale.net · lecodellitorale.it · +14 more
- [● 19 SOURCES] The attackers reportedly shouted the slogan 'Free Palestine' during the incidents. www.adnkronos.com · www.forchecaudine.com · www.calabrianews.it · www.corrierenazionale.net · lecodellitorale.it · +14 more
- [● 19 SOURCES] A 31-year-old Algerian man has been reported to the Rome Public Prosecutor's Office. www.adnkronos.com · www.forchecaudine.com · www.calabrianews.it · www.corrierenazionale.net · lecodellitorale.it · +14 more
- [● 19 SOURCES] The second attack occurred on August 8 in Largo di Torre Argentina involving physical assault by a group of four. www.adnkronos.com · www.forchecaudine.com · www.calabrianews.it · www.corrierenazionale.net · lecodellitorale.it · +14 more
- [● 19 SOURCES] The first attack occurred on August 7 in Piazza Cairoli involving an irritating spray. www.adnkronos.com · www.forchecaudine.com · www.calabrianews.it · www.corrierenazionale.net · lecodellitorale.it · +14 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani condemned the attack as antisemitic. www.socialnews.xyz · www.dna.fr · www.leprogres.fr