KKL-JNF condemns swastika carved on door of office

An antisemitic act of vandalism occurred last Friday, 29 August, when a swastika was carved into the door of the Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael-Jewish National Fund (KKL-JNF) offices in Rome.

The incident adds to the disturbing rise in antisemitism targeting Jews across Europe and worldwide, and demands decisive action from all relevant authorities, said KKL-JNF World Chairperson Ifat Ovadia-Luski.

“This is a serious act. We expect the authorities in Italy to investigate,” she said.

“This is a painful reminder that Jew-hatred continues to raise its head in Europe and beyond. This cowardly act is meant to intimidate and erode the sense of security of Jews wherever they may be,” she said.

“We condemn this incident, and expect the Italian authorities to take firm steps to identify those responsible and prevent such acts from recurring. KKL-JNF will continue to work tirelessly for the Jewish people, for Zionism, and for strengthening the bond with Jewish communities everywhere, with the conviction that precisely in the face of this darkness, we must persist in fighting and bringing more light.”