I Raised the Star of David — and I Will Not Be Afraid to Stand in Solidarity
Two days ago, during the Jewish New Year, a non-Jewish woman was wearing a Star of David. Two men approached her, hurled insults and obscene abuse at her, and then physically assaulted her. She was ultimately taken to hospital.
What happened cannot be dismissed as just another incident.
Attacking a woman because she wears the Star of David is an attack on freedom, human dignity, and the right of every person to express solidarity without fear.
That is why I raised the Star of David too.
I raised it in solidarity with her, in defiance of hatred, and in refusal to surrender to fear.
I do not have to be Jewish to stand against antisemitism.
I do not have to be a victim to stand with victims.
And I do not have to belong to a particular community to defend the dignity of its members.
If the Star of David frightens those who hate Jews — I will raise it even higher.
If solidarity with a victim of violence angers them — I will express that solidarity even louder.
We will not answer hatred with hatred or violence with violence. But we will not remain silent.
The Star of David I raised is not a symbol against anyone.
It is a clear message:
No to violence.
No to antisemitism.
No to hatred.
Yes to freedom.
Yes to human dignity.
And yes to solidarity with every person who is attacked because of their identity, beliefs, or the symbol they carry.
If they want us to be afraid — we will not be afraid.
If they want us to remain silent — we will not remain silent.
For me, at this moment, the Star of David is a symbol of solidarity, courage, and standing with the victim.
And I will raise it again.