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Gothenburg
Jewish/Israeli symbols should be kept to a minimum
On September 26, a man threw red liquid on an Israeli flag at the Sweden–Israel Friendship Association booth at the Gothenburg Book Fair; he was removed, but police did not confirm an arrest. The act occurred amid protests and public controversy around Israel-related programming at the fair. No recent reports describe violence against Jewish people in Gothenburg. Travelers may wish to avoid demonstrations and politically charged events, and remain alert near Israel- or Jewish-associated venues....
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Sweden maintains diplomatic relations with Israel, but relations are strained by Sweden’s September 8 announcement with other countries of restrictions on products from Israeli settlements. Swedish officials have also publicly cited security threats to Jewish and Israeli interests in Sweden....
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A man reportedly entered a book fair in Sweden, poured paint on an Israeli flag at a pro-Israel booth, and shouted that the “genocide” must be stopped. He was arrested.
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