Antisemitic incident record

Physical acts against Jewish places, property or people, tracked continuously in the press. Each record cites its sources and reports who characterised the facts.

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• Damage or desecration of propertyMemorialDate not established

  Vandalism of Maimonides statue — Cordoba, Spain

  Cordoba, Spain

  A swastika was painted on the base of the bronze statue of Maimonides in the Jewish quarter of Cordoba. Authorities have not announced whether suspects have been identified. Leaders of the Jewish community of Barcelona reacted.

  Sources 2 · a community representative

• Damage or desecration of propertyMemorialDate not established

  Vandalism targeting October 7 memorial — Sydney, Australia

  Sydney, Australia

  The plaque of the October 7 memorial at Christison Park in Vaucluse was found smeared with faeces. The plaque was cleaned by Woollahra Council. Officials from the councils and the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies expressed disappointment.

  Sources 2 · a community representative

• Damage or desecration of propertyReligious symbol in public space2026-08-03

  Graffiti on public buildings — La Flèche, France, August 3, 2026

  La Flèche, France

  Several inscriptions featuring swastikas and Celtic crosses were tagged during the night of August 2-3 at various locations in La Flèche, including near the town hall. The mayor condemned the acts.

  Sources 2 · a community representative

• AssaultPerson wearing a Jewish sign2026-08-02

  Attack on Jewish youth in Bansko, Bulgaria — August 2, 2026

  Bansko, Bulgaria

  An attack occurred on the night of August 2, 2026, in Bansko, Bulgaria, against Jewish youth at a summer camp. Men dressed in black shouted slogans and made Nazi salutes, threatening the participants. Police intervened and guarded the hotel until the youth departed the next morning.

  Sources 2 · a community representative

• ThreatsPerson wearing a Jewish sign2026-08-02

  Threats and attempted break-in targeting Jewish teenagers — Sofia, Bulgaria, 2026-08-02

  Sofia, Bulgaria

  A group of individuals attempted to force entry into a hotel in Sofia where approximately 200 Jewish teenagers from Europe were staying. Nazi salutes and cries of 'Sieg Heil' were made. Police intervened and the young people were escorted to the airport.

  Sources 2 · a community representative

• Damage or desecration of propertyMemorial2026-08-01

  Swastika painted on statue of Maimonides — Córdoba, Spain, 2026-08-01

  Córdoba, Spain

  A statue of the Jewish philosopher Maimonides was defaced with a swastika in Cordoba. The offense was discovered on Saturday and is being investigated as a suspected hate crime. The city's mayor condemned the act and the Jewish community of Barcelona reacted.

  Sources 2 · a community representative

• Damage or desecration of propertyIdentified business2026-07-31

  Arson attack on a kosher restaurant — Montreal, Canada, July 31, 2026

  Montreal, Canada

  A fire destroyed the kosher restaurant Nöam in Montreal on Friday night. A person was seen leaving the scene. Police are investigating a possible hate crime. Several Jewish organizations condemned the incident.

  Sources 2 · a community representative

• AssaultPerson wearing a Jewish sign2026-07-24

  Knife threat and assault against Jewish students — Melbourne, Australia, 2026-07-24

  Melbourne, Australia

  Two young Jewish students visiting the area were threatened with a knife, subjected to death threats, and punched in the stomach. A 69-year-old man was arrested by Victoria Police and two pocket knives were seized. The investigation is ongoing.

  Sources 2 · a community representative

• ThreatsPerson wearing a Jewish sign2026-07-03

  Harassment targeting French Jews — Barcelona, Spain, 2026-07-03

  Barcelona, Spain

  A group of French Jewish citizens was subjected to insults, spitting, and pursuit in the streets of Barcelona after Shabbat prayers. They reported fearing physical assault until reaching their hotel. A complaint is being considered by the Jewish community.

  Sources 2 · a community representative