Police are taking measures to find the two people responsible for an arson attempt on the Jewish community building and synagogue in Skopje that took place at around 4:50 a.m. on Sunday. Israeli Ambassador Aisen condemned what she said had been a “deeply troubling antisemitic incident” in North Macedonia, “the first since 1945”.
It strikes at the very values of coexistence the Jewish community upholds, she pointed out.
“I stand with the community and trust the authorities will act swiftly to bring those responsible to justice”, Ambassador Aisen added in the post on social media, which includes also a video.
According to the footage, two persons used jerrycans containing fuel and climbed over the fence. Foreign Minister Mucunski condemned the incident as well.
“The arson attack on the Jewish Community building and synagogue in Skopje – on Easter – is utterly unacceptable and strongly condemned”, he said, adding that those responsible would be held accountable. The Ambassador expressed gratitude.