A Chabad House in Salzburg, Austria, was defaced in a terrible act of antisemitism. Vandals spray painted swastikas alongside Palestinian flags on the outside of the building

The attack, which took place overnight, left the local Jewish community shaken and outraged. The combination of Nazi symbols with anti-Israel stickers and writing continues a trend of a growing and dangerous rhetoric of antisemitic expression across Europe.

Members of the community discovered the graffiti early in the morning and immediately called local authorities. Austrian police launched an investigation and are working to identify those responsible. Unfortunately, as of now, no arrests have been announced.

Local Rabbonim and communiy leaders condemned the attack, calling it a blatant act of hatred aimed at intimidating Jews and undermining Jewish life in the city and Austria at large. The Chabad House, which serves as a center for Jewish residents and visitors, has long been a symbol of a strong Jewish presence in Salzburg.

Austrian officials have previously pledged zero tolerance for antisemitism, and pressure is mounting on authorities to respond swiftly and decisively to this latest incident.