Swiss police probe 'death to Zionism' rally in Basel
Police in Switzerland are investigating a call online for an unauthorized protest rally in Basel on the 129th anniversary of the 1st Zionist Congress, which Theodor Herzl organized and presided over.The call, which features the slogan “death to Zionism,” appeared on social media earlier this week, but the organizers of the event, scheduled for Aug. 29, have not been identified, Jonathan Kreutner, general secretary of the Swiss Federation of Jewish Communities (SIG), told JNS on Monday.Police in Basel, who require protests to apply for approval at least 14 days in advance, have been alerted to the development, he said.According to online banners advertising the event under the headline “Free Palestine – Death to Zionism,” the event will take place at 2 p.m. on Aug. 29, a Saturday, at Theaterplatz, a square adjacent to the Music Hall of Basel’s Stadtcasino, where the 1st Zionist Congress opened on Aug. 29.“It’s serious and…
Swiss police are investigating an unauthorized online call for a protest rally in Basel on August 29, the 129th anniversary of the 1st Zionist Congress. The event, advertised with the slogan “death to Zionism,” is scheduled for 2 p.m. at Theaterplatz, near the original congress venue. Jonathan Kreutner, general secretary of the Swiss Federation of Jewish Communities (SIG), stated that the organizers remain unidentified, but “It’s serious and the authorities are alert.” The 1897 Zionist Congress, presided over by Theodor Herzl, established the Zionist Organization, a precursor to the State of Israel.
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