Arabs Brutally Attack American Jew In Venice, Italy

Although the country lags behind many other European nations for attacks on Jewish citizens, Italy is beginning to experience a serious increase in antisemitic hate crimes. There were 70 reported incidents in 2012 and 2013 began with a vicious New Year’s Day assault on a young American Yeshiva student who was visiting his relatives for the holidays. The attack took place Tuesday in Venice, a city beloved for its gondolas, canals, and ancient cathedrals. (continue reading...)