Israel Synagogue Desecrated

July 25, 2006

They covered every Jewish symbol with spray paint and signed the name Rammstein—the name of a German heavy metal band, who some associate with neo-Nazism. They also drew the symbol of a known devil worship cult on the synagogue’s walls. This was not the first time that vandals had desecrated the 100-year-old synagogue.

In July 2005, the government opposed a proposal by Shinui MKs (Knesset Members) to strip individuals engaged in neo-Nazi activities of their citizenship. The bill was submitted, following reports of non-Jewish, Russian-speaking immigrants who have become involved in neo-Nazi activity in Israel.

Earlier that year a Russian-born Israel Defense Forces soldier with a swastika tattoo on his left arm, who admitted to maintaining contacts with neo-Nazi groups abroad, was arrested in Ariel. His mother was also detained for questioning after she spoke of her hatred for Israel and expressed support for neo-Nazis.

A week after the synagogue’s desecration, nothing remained of the horror the worshipers encountered. The walls were freshly painted, the floor polished, and the curtain covering the ark replaced.

The Jerusalem Post

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