The Embassy of Israel in Mexico condemned the use of 'Nazi symbolism and hate messages' during a pro-Palestinian demonstration that took place on Wednesday, November 5th, outside the Foro Indie Rocks! in Mexico City, where Israeli singer Noga Erez was performing. The diplomatic representation expressed its concern over the events. They also highlighted that the use of emblems associated with the Nazi regime is an offense to the memory of the six million Jews murdered during the Holocaust. 'The Embassy of Israel in Mexico calls on Mexican society to reject all forms of intolerance and to continue defending plurality and mutual respect, avoiding repeating antisemitic messages or calls for the elimination of Israel and its population,' the communiqué states. Meanwhile, the Foro Indie Rocks!, the venue that hosted the event, defended Noga Erez's career, highlighting that she is 'an artist of international recognition whose work addresses social and political issues from a critical perspective,' and that she has expressed positions contrary to violence. The forum clarified its nature as an independent cultural space, not representing any government, ideology, or political interest. Pro-Palestinian protesters demanded the concert's cancellation, accusing it of 'normalizing the violence of the Israeli state.' In its statement, the Embassy stated that equating the State of Israel with Nazi Germany constitutes an act of disinformation and a moral offense, which 'perverts historical memory and trivializes the worst crimes of the 20th century.' According to reports, the demonstrators threw paint, damaged the building's facade, and clashed with the capital's police. The origin of the confrontation is unclear, as protesters claim that the capital's police and the forum's guards initiated the aggression, while the Mexico City Secretariat of Security stated that it implemented the operation to guarantee security at the venue.
