Anti-Semitic Graffiti Sprayed on Israeli Ice Cream Shop in Barcelona
Hate graffiti targeting an Israeli business was sprayed on the Anita ice cream chain branch in Barcelona. Owners stated they will not be intimidated and remain proud of their roots.
An anti-Semitic incident targeted an Israeli business in Barcelona overnight between Tuesday and Wednesday, when hate graffiti was sprayed on the local branch of the international ice cream chain Anita, located in the central Vila de Gràcia neighborhood.
The sprayed inscription on the business wall read: "Zionists get out of the neighborhood." Since the events of October 7, the chain's branch in Barcelona has experienced several instances of anti-Semitism and hate crimes.
Despite repeated harassment in the city, the chain's owners state they are not intimidated, refuse to keep a low profile, and remain completely proud of their Israeli roots. Adi Avital, co-owner of the Anita chain, responded to the incident: "We are proud of our Israeli roots. Our door is open to every person, of any religion and nationality, and it will remain so. The sprayed inscription can be erased, but our roots cannot be erased, and we will not let hatred and intimidation dictate who we are. We will continue to proudly represent Israeli enterprise and remain a leading international chain."
The Anita ice cream chain, which began as a small family business in the Neve Tzedek neighborhood of Tel Aviv, has grown into a global empire with approximately 30 international branches. Alongside the branch in Barcelona, the chain operates successful flagship branches in Australia, the USA, London, Puerto Rico, Mexico, New Zealand, and Cyprus.
