Stars of David on houses and buildings: Sixty cases in Paris alone

Blue Stars of David appeared on the walls of Paris. These are not isolated incidents, considering that at least sixty cases have been counted so far in the French capital and its immediate surrounding areas alone. This is the last warning light to shine against the reawakening anti-Semitism following Israel’s declared war against Hamas. The Paris Prosecutor’s Office launched an investigation into the Stars of David. What is known for sure is that since October 7, the date of the attack by the Palestinian terrorist group and subsequent Israeli military intervention, 819 anti-Semitic acts have been recorded in France, resulting in the arrest of 414 people, according to calculations released on Monday. October 30, Minister of Internal Affairs Gérald Darmanin. It is a phenomenon that worries and questions both French and European politics in general.

same hand

The “signs” pasted on the houses were revealed on the night of the 14th, between Monday, October 30, and Tuesday, October 31. area On two streets in particular in Paris: rue Père Corentin and rue de la Tombe-Issoire. Other writings appeared in the 13th and 15th centuries, according to the municipality of the French capital area. Considering that the appearance of the stars is the same in terms of size, color and use of the die, the hand of the author(s) appears to be the same. The reactions were strong and immediate. “The city of Paris, faithful to the values ​​and history of the Republic, condemns these anti-Semitic acts in the strongest terms and will not let anything pass,” Mayor Anne Hidalgo wrote in a press release. “Therefore, the city of Paris appealed to the prosecutor’s office this morning, in accordance with Article 40 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, to identify, prosecute and condemn in the harshest terms the perpetrators of these acts,” the mayor said. The Parisian lawmaker responsible for security stated that public services would intervene to “clean up” anti-Semitic symbols. “This act of marking is reminiscent of the trials of the 1930s and the Second World War, which led to the extermination of millions of Jews,” recalled Carine Petit, who administratively runs the 14th district. areaWhere Stars of David are more present.

Investigation ongoing

Anti-Semitic signs had been seen on the city’s streets in previous days; It was also seen in the municipalities of Saint-Denis and Aubervilliers. The move to “flag” on social networks was condemned as a “disgusting” act by Olivier Klein, the interministerial delegate responsible for combating racism, anti-Semitism and anti-LGBT hatred. “Anti-Semitism must be condemned and combated in all its forms. The perpetrators of these acts must be identified and prosecuted,” Klein said. The Paris prosecutor’s office launched an investigation due to the aggravation of damage to the property of others due to origin, race, ethnicity or religion. It is a crime punishable by up to four years in prison and a fine of up to 30 thousand euros.

european problem

The problem of antisemitism does not only concern France; it has once again become a European problem, affecting other cities such as London and Berlin for weeks. Stars of David also appeared in the German capital and at a restaurant in Moscow. “Open the borders so we can kill the Zionists. Open the borders so we can kill the Jews” was one of the slogans chanted during the pro-Palestinian march in Milan on Saturday, October 29. After thousands of people, especially children, died as a result of bombings in the Gaza Strip, tens of thousands of people around the world, including Italy, took to the streets to demand a “ceasefire” from Israel, as requested by the United Nations. Also at the Milan show there was a sign with a picture of Anne Frank. keffiyehScarf expressing solidarity with the Palestinian people. The girl carrying the banner said to the press, “Israel is doing the same thing that Germany did to the Jews.”