Attack on the Chief Rabbi of Poland

Neo-fascist activist Karol Gołuch assaulted Chief Rabbi Michael Schudrich in central Warsaw, shouting “Poland for Poles” and spraying him with pepper gas. The attack revealed the growing boldness of extremist groups targeting Jewish leaders.

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