The vandalism in Rajec appears to have occurred in
mid-December and is currently under investigation by police; it is not yet
clear whether there is a connection between the two incidents.
Antisemitic incidents of this nature are extremely rare in
Slovakia. The WJC continues to extend its gratitude to the police for treating
these incidents with the severity they deserve and hopes that the perpetrators
will be found and prosecuted appropriately.
The WJC also underscores the need for all authorities in
Slovakia, and across Europe, to make it clear that such expressions of
disrespect and hatred will not be tolerated.
