Iran-affiliated group claims attacks on Jewish targets in Skopje & Munich as antisemitism continues across Europe

The wave of antisemitic attacks on Jewish and Israeli targets across Europe shows no signs of declining, as an Iranian proxy group that has already claimed responsibility for two more attacks on Wednesday.

Two other incidents in Germany in recent days made clear that the danger to Jews and Israelis in Europe is at its highest point in recent decades.

The group called Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamiyyah (HAYI) has functioned as an umbrella group for claims of responsibility for at least 15 attacks over the past month. According to Israel's Ministry for Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism, it is linked to Iranian proxy networks.

On Wednesday, the group said its affiliates were responsible for two other recent attacks.

In Skopje, Northern Macedonia, two men set fire to a Jewish community center, according to footage published by Israeli Ambassador Vivian Aisen last Sunday. HAYI claimed in a video that the attack was carried out because the center was a “symbol of the historical and cultural identity of Jews of this region,” and had a “deep connection with the Zionist regime.”

“Because of the crimes of the Zionist regime, no Jew anywhere will be safe,” the group said.

🇲🇰 Skopje, North Macedonia, April 12, 2026: According to local reports, an arson attack targeted the entrance of a synagogue and Jewish community building early this morning.

Two individuals set fire to the door before fleeing. pic.twitter.com/DJBVSa7ax3

— Combat Antisemitism Movement (@CombatASemitism) April 12, 2026

In Munich, southern Germany, a detonation caused by “pyrotechnic objects,” according to the police, had shattered the windows of the Israeli restaurant Eclipse some two weeks ago.

On Wednesday, HAYI took responsibility for the attack, explicitly threatening to kill people in a future attack. The detonation “could have happened during the day and the Zionists would have been killed,” the group said, warning, “Never approach Zionist establishments.”

Several days after the attack, some 300-500 people joined a solidarity demonstration in front of the restaurant.

Nach dem Angriff auf ein israelisches Restaurant in München geht die Polizei von einem antisemitischen Motiv der Täter aus. Die Betreiber des Restaurants „Eclipse“ wollen sich nicht einschüchtern lassen. In einem Videobeitrag ruft Michael Movchin zur Solidarität auf. pic.twitter.com/PuP10OHYyG

— Jüdische Allgemeine (@JuedischeOnline) April 10, 2026

Over the weekend, London Metropolitan police said it was investigating claims by HAYI that it was responsible for three recent arson attacks on Jewish institutions in the city.

Meanwhile, attacks are not limited to the Iranian-linked group, nor do they target exclusively Jewish or Israeli targets – an Israeli flag is enough to draw fire.

Ich bin zutiefst erschüttert und besorgt über die Schüsse auf das Rathauses in Saarlouis, @saarland_de . Meine Solidarität und mein Respekt gelten OB Marc Speicher und seinem Team. Es ist entsetzlich, dass antidemokratische Menschen israelische Flaggen 🇮🇱 in ganz Deutschland ins… pic.twitter.com/fniXxBSX30

— Talya Lador (@TalyaLador) April 23, 2026

On Wednesday, local media reported that “projectiles” had hit a town hall in Saarlouis, western Germany, due to an Israeli flag that had been hung there in solidarity for Israel’s Independence Day.

According to local broadcaster, Saarländischer Rundfunk, said that “unknown individuals apparently damaged several windows” with projectiles, adding that the interior ministry noted the damage was reported “ahead of a demonstration under the motto ‘Pro Palestine.'”

However, it said it that the motive, and a possible connection to the demonstration remained “unclear.”

Israel’s Consul General for southern Germany, Talya Lador-Fresher, wrote on 𝕏: “I am deeply shocked and concerned about the shots fired at the town hall in Saarlouis, Saarland. My solidarity and respect go to Mayor Marc Speicher and his team. It is appalling that antidemocratic people are targeting Israeli flags across Germany.”

On Tuesday, the Berlin General Prosecutor’s Office said it filed charges against a Syrian man who is said to have decided to kill as many Jews and “infidels” as possible, planning a combined stabbing and suicide bomb attack in Berlin.

He was arrested at the start of November last year and is now facing charges including preparation of a serious act of violent subversion (terrorism) and dissemination of propaganda materials of terrorist organizations.