Switzerland Ski Shop Faces Investigation for Antisemitic Sign
A ski shop near Davos is under scrutiny after barring Jews from renting equipment, sparking widespread condemnation and a police investigation.
- Switzerland's main Jewish organization condemned a ski shop near Davos for displaying an antisemitic sign barring Jews from renting equipment.
- The sign, written in Hebrew, cited 'annoying incidents' including theft as the reason for the ban, targeting Israeli Jews.
- Police in the Graubünden region have opened an investigation for possible violation of Swiss laws against discrimination and incitement to hatred.
- The incident has been met with shock and vows of legal action by the Swiss Federation of Jewish Communities.
- The controversy arises amidst rising antisemitism in Europe, linked to the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.