politics
April 1, 2026
Jerusalem Post: Antisemitic Outbursts and Calls for Violence at Belgrade Protest
BELGRADE — An anti-government protest in Belgrade has provoked sharp public reactions after messages emerged at the gathering that included antisemitic outbursts and calls for violence against Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić.
TL;DR
- An anti-government protest in Belgrade featured antisemitic messages and calls for violence against President Aleksandar Vučić.
- The protest followed a police search at the University of Belgrade, which organizers deemed an abuse of power.
- International figures, including representatives from Israel, condemned the antisemitic outbursts and threats.
- Serbian Minister Nemanja Starović expressed shock at the antisemitism and escalating calls for violence, warning that ignoring such issues led to this point.
- Officials are urging protest organizers to distance themselves from the incidents and remove offensive materials.
- Serbia reiterated its commitment to fighting antisemitism, historical revisionism, and Holocaust relativization.
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