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The Porto Municipal Assembly unanimously approved, at its ordinary session held on 19 December 2025, a vote of condolence for the victims of the terrorist attack at Bondi Beach, Australia, which took place during the celebration of Chanukah. The initiative was put forward by the CDS–People’s Party (CDS-PP) municipal group.
In its proposal, CDS-PP warned of the spread of antisemitism across the world, describing the attack on Australian soil as an extreme example of the “growing and irrational hatred” directed at the Jewish community. The municipal group also recalled that, in Porto, the Kadoorie Mekor Haim Synagogue had its façade vandalised in October 2023.
In a statement presented as part of the vote of condolence, CDS-PP highlighted the Jewish community’s historical ties to the city. “Moreover, the Jewish community has a centuries-long history in Porto, marked by exemplary interaction, as a legitimate and recognised part of the city, and therefore deserving of the respect of the entire community, as well as our solidarity,” the municipal group stated.
