A Jewish boy wearing a kippah was violently assaulted last week by a group of French teenagers described as “Africans”, according to the National Bureau for Vigilance against Anti-Semitism (BNVCA), which reported the incident.

The assault occurred in the 3rd district of Paris outside of the boy’s high school ‘Progress’ which is known for having a large number of Jewish students.

The victim was standing in front of the school with a group of friend when a gang of approximately 15 youths ages 16-19 assaulted him.The assailants beat the unnamed victim with their fists and elbows before fleeing the scene.

The boy received medical attention and was given two days sick leave to physically recover from the assault.

Less than 12 hours prior, unidentified vandals attempted to burn down a kosher sushi restaurant in Paris, not far away from the school.

Several minutes earlier, some young Muslims who walked by the restaurant threatened the diners inside and called them “dirty Jews.” The diners did not react.

The vandals then hurled stones at the restaurant’s door but failed to penetrate through the door. A few minutes passed, and a loud smash was heard when a firebomb hit the restaurant’s door.

The diners managed to see a group of Muslims running away as the firebomb ignited, starting a fire, which the restaurant’s employees succeeded in putting out. None of the restaurant-goers was hurt.

According to the BNCVA, there is a growing number of anti-Semitic acts “probably triggered by tensions and Palestinian attacks in Jerusalem.”

The Protection Service of the Jewish community (SPCJ) says the number of anti-Semitic acts has almost doubled (+91%) during the first seven months of this year.

(Source: EJP)