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Jewish News 24 · Aug 11, 2026

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A 22-year-old Jewish tourist from France who was wearing a kippah was attacked twice in central Rome on consecutive days. Italian police arrested a 31-year-old suspect, a homeless Algerian citizen with a criminal record, on suspicion of involvement in both incidents. Authorities said the allegations include violent offenses as well as incitement and encouragement of crimes motivated by racial, ethnic and religious discrimination.

A 22-year-old Jewish tourist from France who was wearing a kippah was attacked twice in central Rome on consecutive days. Italian police arrested a 31-year-old suspect, a homeless Algerian citizen with a criminal record, on suspicion of involvement in both incidents. Authorities said the allegations include violent offenses as well as incitement and encouragement of crimes motivated by racial, ethnic and religious discrimination.

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