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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.
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