EJP condemns the desecration of 36 tombstones in Hasköy Jewish Cemetery, Istanbul

The EJC stands with the Jewish community of Turkey in the rage over the vandalism action of the tombstones.

European Jewish Parliament is condemning the desecration of 36 tombstones in Hasköy Jewish Cemetery, Istanbul. This despicable action cannot be taken lightly. We appreciate that the authorities are working to bring the perpetrators to justice.

EJP Vice Chairman Cefi Kamhi said:” It is everyone’s task to fight anti-Semitism in Turkey wherever it is found. Such awful actions of vandalism shouldn’t be left unpunished.”