Antisemitic letter delivered to the National Museum of Italian Judaism and the Shoah in Ferrara
A letter containing antisemitic insults and slurs was discovered by employees of the National Museum of Judaism and the Shoah in Italy on the morning of the 8th January.
The contents of the letter have not been published, however reports suggest that the letter included a threatening message and several expletives directed toward the Jewish community.
The director of the Museum, situated in the northern city of Ferrara, said that the cultural and educational mission of the institution remains unwavering and the organisation will not be intimidated by such acts of antisemitism.
Local law enforcement were alerted to the recent incident, and the General Investigations and Special Operations Division has launched an investigation to identify the perpetrator. The envelope was addressed to the popular museum, however the location of its sender is currently unknown.
The Mayor of Ferrara stated that the city, with a historic Jewish heritage, maintains a zero tolerance for racial hatred and discrimination, and those responsible for antisemitic attacks will be held to account.
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