But the attack on the Jewish school in Djerba shows that radical anti-Semitism has its adherents in Tunisia, too – primarily in jihadist circles. They were withdrawn from Djerba, and many other provinces, because of the protests in a number of Tunisian cities. In recent weeks, incitements to violence against Jews in Tunisia were published on social media networks. “We must drive the Jews out of Tunisia and set fire to the synagogue in Djerba,” said another. Rapidly shrinking communityAfter that attack, many Tunisian Jews considered leaving the country, but only a few have actually done so.

Source: Egypt Independent January 12, 2018 08:03 UTC