The Desecration of Jewish Graves in Marcinelle: Confronting Anti-Semitism and the Failure of Coexistence

2023-11-24 23:27:49

The desecration of the Jewish graves in the Marcinelle cemetery betrays the presence of anti-Semitism, and through it the failure of a certain approach to living together. Article reserved for subscribers Journalist at the Idées center By Pascal Martin Published on 11/25/2023 at 00:27 Reading time: 2 min

Certain dramas encourage silence and modesty, contrary to the frightening message they send about the moral state of humanity. Friday morning, in the Jewish square of the Marcinelle cemetery, there was neither denunciation nor rebellion. Simply a few men and women confronted with the feeling of paying for who they are, only what they are. They would not have the right to live peacefully because of their membership in the Jewish community. Even their dead could not rest in peace.

During the night from Tuesday to Wednesday, more than 80 Jewish graves were desecrated on the top of rue des Sarts. The Stars of David were torn out of the marble with a crowbar. At this stage, the hypothesis of a theft of metals has not been completely ruled out, even if it seems unlikely. However, there is no doubt about the target that the perpetrator(s) of this despicable act wanted to reach.

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