Accusation of Antisemitism Against Vienna Pizzeria

The cellist and conductor Amit Peled reported on Facebook that he and two musician colleagues were instructed by the restaurant's waiter to leave the establishment because they were conversing in Hebrew. The antisemitic incident is said to have occurred on Thursday.

Antisemitism Allegation Against Viennese Pizzeria: Hebrew-Speaking Musician Group Allegedly Denied Service

According to reports, after taking the order, the waiter asked the musicians what language they were speaking. After Peled responded, "Hebrew," they were told that in this case, no food would be served to them, the cellist reports. The restaurant denied the incident to the "Presse." On Sunday, the State Secretary responsible for combating antisemitism, Alexander Pröll (ÖVP), demanded a full investigation of the allegations. "Anyone who expels Jewish guests from a venue because of their language not only attacks Jewish life - they stand against the fundamental values of our republic," Pröll stated in a statement, calling it a "shameful alarm signal." Such incidents have no place in Austria.

(APA/Red)

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