"We were punished for something for which we are not to blame." Tantura restaurant closes after antisemitic attacks
Tantura restaurant has shut its doors after a series of antisemitic attacks. The owners say “we were punished for something for which we are not to blame”, citing safety concerns and sustained hostility that made operating impossible.
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An Israeli restaurant, Tantura, was forced to close in Lisbon after threats, boycotts and anti‑Semitic vandalism.
Vandalism, boycotts and antisemitic threats force closure of Israeli restaurant in Lisbon
This Saturday, 10 January, marks the end of Tantura in Bairro Alto, Lisbon. The owners cite the 'alarming rise of antisemitism worldwide' as the reason for the closure, which has led to acts of vandalism, defamation, 'hostile campaigns and a total boycott' of the restaurant.
Israeli restaurant in Lisbon announces closure after 'hostile campaigns'
Tantura had been open for nearly ten years and will close on Saturday, the owners said on Instagram.
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