Antisemitic graffiti sprayed on Israeli ice cream chain Anita in Barcelona

Graffiti reading 'Zionists get out of the neighborhood' was spray-painted on a branch of the Israeli ice cream chain Anita in Barcelona. Co-owner Adi Avital said the store will not be intimidated.

Anti-Semitic graffiti was sprayed overnight on the wall of a branch of the Israeli ice cream chain Anita in the La Gracia neighborhood of Barcelona. The wall read: 'Zionists - get out of the neighborhood.' Since October 7, the branch has experienced several anti-Semitic incidents and hate crimes. The chain's owners emphasize they are proud of their Israeli roots and refuse to lower their profile. Adi Avital, one of the chain's owners, stated: 'Our door is open to every person, of any religion and nationality, and so it will remain. The sprayed graffiti can be erased, but our roots cannot be erased.' The Anita chain, which started as a small family business, now has about 30 branches worldwide.