Pizzeria Zulu Sparks Outrage with 'No Israelis' Sign, Facing Backlash and Apology
A sign at Pizzeria Zulu in Fürth sparked outrage after it banned Israeli citizens from entering. The Integration Council and the Israelite Community have condemned the incident, while the city administration has responded with public criticism.
The controversial sign, which read 'Israeli citizens are not welcome in this establishment', was swiftly removed by the owner after a few hours. The Israeli embassy publicly condemned the action, comparing it to antisemitism seen in the 1930s. The chairwoman of the Israelite Community, Julia Tschekalina, described the sign as symptomatic of antisemitic patterns. Meanwhile, the chairwoman of the Integration Council, Seden Kantarci, stated that blanket exclusion based on origin or citizenship contradicts the values of an open society. The council described the landlord's actions as incompatible with democratic principles.
The city administration and other institutions have so far responded to the incident primarily through public criticism and raising awareness. There is no indication of formal legal or administrative sanctions by the city to date. The owner apologized to the Israelite Community following heavy criticism and a long conversation with them.
The antisemitic sign at Pizzeria Zulu has been removed, and the owner has apologized. While public criticism has been swift, formal legal or administrative sanctions by the city are yet to be seen. The Integration Council and the Israelite Community have called for a clear stance against any form of exclusion within the framework of law, respect, and peaceful protest.
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