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Israeli embassy thanks Lisbon for removing antisemitic, anti-Israel graffiti

The Alfama quarter of Lisbon, Portugal, on April 24, 2011. Photo: Aubry Françon via Wikimedia Commons.
The Alfama quarter of Lisbon, Portugal, on April 24, 2011. Photo: Aubry Françon via Wikimedia Commons.

Israel’s embassy in Portugal on Monday thanked the Lisbon City Council for swiftly removing what it described as antisemitic and anti-Israel graffiti and vandalism near the city’s MEO Arena.

The embassy praised Lisbon’s response, saying its firm stance against antisemitism and incitement to hatred demonstrated the Portuguese capital’s commitment to tolerance, safety and mutual respect.

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