"Zionists get out": antisemitic graffiti sprayed on Anita ice cream chain branch in Barcelona

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An antisemitic message was sprayed on the wall of a branch of the Israeli ice cream chain "Anita" in the Gràcia neighborhood of Barcelona. The wall read: "Zionists get out of the neighborhood." The graffiti was sprayed at night, and according to the owners' statement, the branch has been suffering repeated harassment since October 7.

Adi Avital, one of the chain's owners, said: "Hatred and intimidation cannot dictate who we are." According to him, "the sprayed message can be erased, our roots cannot be erased." He added that the chain is proud of its Israeli roots.

The branch in Barcelona continues its regular operations, the owners promised. The incident is another case of a hate crime against the business in the city.