According to reports, dozens of neo-Nazi activists gathered outside a hotel in Bulgaria where Jewish teenagers were staying, shouting 'Sieg Heil,' performing Nazi salutes, and blocking entrances. Local police dispersed the crowd, but the rioters returned shortly after and continued threatening the teens. The incident has drawn condemnations from Jewish figures and senior officials in Italy, who called for the perpetrators to be prosecuted.
New details have emerged about an antisemitic attack on Jewish teenagers in Bulgaria. According to reports, dozens of neo-Nazi activists gathered outside the hotel where the teens were staying as part of an international delegation. The protesters shouted 'Sieg Heil,' performed Nazi salutes, and blocked the hotel entrances, threatening the participants. Local police arrived and dispersed the crowd, but the rioters returned shortly after and resumed their threats. The incident has drawn harsh condemnations from Jewish figures and senior officials in Italy, who called for the full prosecution of those involved.
The Zioneer reported earlier on Tuesday (August 4, 17:16 Jerusalem) that neo-Nazis had besieged a hotel with Jewish teenagers in Europe, citing a report by Israel Hayom. The new report specifies the location as Bulgaria and provides additional details on the police response and the return of the rioters.
The incident is part of a broader wave of antisemitic attacks against Israelis abroad. The Zioneer has reported on a record number of such incidents, as noted by the Israeli Foreign Ministry, including physical assaults, verbal abuse, and denial of service. The Foreign Ministry described the level of antisemitism as unprecedented. Authorities have not yet announced any arrests in this case.
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