Andorra's Carnival King Sparks Antisemitism Row in Israel
Israeli media outlets condemn Encamp's Carnival king depiction as antisemitic, with local Jewish voices warning of rising tensions in the peaceful.
Key Points
- Israeli outlets like Ynet, Times of Israel label Encamp Carnival king antisemitic.
- Andorra Jewish resident Esther Pujol calls it 'very serious,' fears worsening trend.
- Ami Cohen says relatives dismayed; Andorra seen as peaceful amid Europe tensions.
- Social media warns display 'crosses boundaries,' urges halt before escalation.
The controversy surrounding Encamp's Carnival king has reached Israel, with several Israeli media outlets labelling the event as antisemitic.
Publications including *The Times of Israel*, Ynet, and JDN have covered the incident from the Andorran parish's festivities. Ynet provided the most detailed account, noting that around 160 Jewish people live in the Principat. The outlet interviewed Esther Pujol, a member of Andorra's Jewish community, who described the episode as "very serious." She told Ynet that while Andorra has not yet seen violence, such depictions could mark the start of a worsening trend. Pujol added that several community representatives had attended the event.
Ami Cohen, an Israeli with family in Andorra, echoed those concerns to Ynet. He said his relatives were "very dismayed" by the portrayal, pointing out that Andorra had generally remained a peaceful place amid rising antisemitism and protests across the continent.
Social media has amplified the backlash. An account dedicated to combating global antisemitism posted about the Carnival king on X, formerly Twitter, warning that the display "crosses all boundaries" and must stop before a mannequin is replaced by a real person.
The incident has drawn international attention to the traditional Carnival figure in Encamp, highlighting tensions around its depiction.
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