Three Israeli visitors in Pas de la Casa filed a police complaint after staff allegedly chanted 'Free

Three Israeli tourists have filed a police complaint alleging antisemitic threats and ejection from a Pas de la Casa nightclub, prompting police to take statements from the manager and DJ, who categorically deny the accusations.

The incident reportedly occurred over two visits to the venue behind the tourists' hotel. On their first night in Andorra, after skiing, one requested an Israeli song, leading staff to identify their nationality. The owner or DJ announced it over the microphone and shouted "Palestina lliure" or "Free Palestine." The group left without further incident.

Two nights later—Monday, February 23, around 11pm—they returned. Staff allegedly recognized them, seized the microphone, and asked: "Here there are Jews. Does anyone want to slit their throats?" or similar words, while urging patrons to confront them. One staffer reportedly made a throat-slitting gesture. A fourth Israeli, staying in Pas de la Casa for two weeks, tried to mediate but escalated tensions. The owner cited right of admission, issued a countdown, ordered them out, and celebrated their exit with "The Jews have left, we can keep partying," per a friend who stayed inside.

A police patrol found the group outside, entered the club, and heard sharply opposing accounts from staff. Officers suggested filing formal complaints. The tourists did so Thursday midday, also notifying the Consumer department and labeling it a potential hate crime. They shared their version on social media, covered by Israeli outlets like Israel Hayom.

Police confirmed the report Thursday and prioritized the probe due to media attention and Jewish community reactions, including Barcelona's group urging Head of Government Xavier Espot to publicly condemn it as "incitement to hatred and violence, pure antisemitism," adding that silence implies complicity. The manager and DJ gave statements Friday morning, denying any antisemitic acts. Officers are reviewing CCTV, witness accounts, and other evidence over the weekend, with no arrests. Andorra's Jewish community president, Isaac Benchluch, urged caution pending further investigation.

One report mentioned two complainants, but police and most accounts confirm three primary tourists plus the mediator. The probe continues amid echoes of the prior week's Carnival d'Encamp controversy, where organizers apologized for a float featuring a burned Star of David figure, and locals accepted closure.