The Union of Italian Jewish Communities expresses its closeness and solidarity to the Cagliari association Chenàbura – Sardos pro Israel, victim yesterday evening of a vile and dangerous attack against its headquarters, while the Shabbat celebration was underway.
A very serious and worrying act that represents a further “qualitative leap”: from hate speech and vehement demonstrations to violent action, perpetrated by inspired individuals, who feel free to strike in a climate of growing legitimization and underestimation of anti-Jewish statements.
It is clear how tones, appeals and motions that elude any reference to October 7 and call for a boycott promoted by those who hold senior roles in local authorities, favor that climate of intolerance and these excesses.
The UCEI firmly condemns any form of anti-Semitism and violence, reiterating that the common good to be protected is our democratic coexistence and not only the life of citizens of Jewish faith and culture.
The freedom acclaimed for the Palestinian people is not obtained by threatening the life and religious freedom of others, but by eradicating terrorism and radical oppression that also nest in our cities and represent the real danger to be contained, culturally supporting the efforts of the forces of law and order.
