Athens Kosher Restaurant Vandalized in Antisemitic Attack
Athens Kosher Restaurant Vandalized in Antisemitic Attack

Athens Kosher Restaurant Vandalized in Antisemitic Attack

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King David Burger, a kosher Israeli-owned restaurant in central Athens, was vandalized in an antisemitic attack by six masked individuals who spray-painted anti-Israel and anti-Zionist graffiti and distributed hateful flyers. The attack, which occurred shortly after Shabbat ended, included threatening slogans such as "No Zionist is safe here" and "You kill babies," and vandals threatened employees to keep them inside. The restaurant, which opened about six weeks ago and serves Athens' Jewish community and tourists, remained open despite the incident, with local support expressed through gatherings and chants of solidarity. Greek police responded quickly, arresting all six suspects and launching a hate crimes investigation, while the Israeli embassy is coordinating with authorities to ensure prosecution. Owner Tzvika Levinson, currently in Israel, emphasized the Greek nationality of the staff targeted and called on Athens officials to take serious measures to protect the vibrant local Israeli community. The incident highlights rising tensions but has also galvanized community support for the restaurant and broader Jewish presence in Athens.

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