Milan Mural of Holocaust Survivor Liliana Segre Vandalized with Svastica Amid Antisemitism Concerns on 52nd Anniversary of Brothers Mattei

In Milan, a mural dedicated to Holocaust survivor Liliana Segre has been vandalized with antisemitic graffiti, marking a troubling recurrence of antisemitism in the city. The mural, created by artist aleXsandro Palombo, had previously been defaced on February 2 and has now been targeted again, highlighting ongoing concerns about rising antisemitic acts. In a separate event, commemorations were held for the 52nd anniversary of the Primavalle fire, during which brothers Mattei were killed. Senate President La Russa and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni attended the ceremony, emphasizing the importance of remembrance and the need for peace, with La Russa referring to the mural honoring the Mattei brothers as a symbol of pacification. The recent vandalism of Segre's mural has drawn criticism, with organizations highlighting that such acts are not mere criticism of Israel but rather antisemitism, underlining the broader societal implications of these events.