‘We have experienced on our continent the devastating and unforgivable consequences of antisemitism and hatred that can never be forgotten.As European institutions we won’t stop working to protecting the fundamental right of belief, wherever it’s questioned or attacked.’’

BRUSSELS—The attack in Pittsburgh ‘’shows the magnitude of a wave of antisemitism and racism that is spreading in many countries,’’ said an EU spokesperson in a statement on the shooting at a Pittsburgh synagogue which left eleven people dead and several others wounded during Shabbat services.

‘’The EU reaffirms its strong condemnation of anti-semitism as well as of any incitement to hatred and violence,’’ the statement adds.

‘’The European Union expresses its sincere condolences to the families and friends of those affected by today’s attack, as well as to the US authorities.’’

The statement continues : ‘’We stand in solidarity with the community of the synagogue of Pittsburgh and with all the Jewish communities around the world in this moment. The EU reaffirms its strong condemnation for anti-semitism as well as for any incitement to hatred and violence. We have experienced on our continent the devastating and unforgivable consequences of antisemitism and hatred that can never be forgotten. As European institutions we won’t stop working to protecting the fundamental right of belief, wherever it’s questioned or attacked.’’

The European Synagogue Ohel Eliezer, located in the EU quarter in Brussels, is organizing Monday a ‘’prayer for Pittsburgh’’ during which Rabbi Yisroel Altien, Chabad Rabbi of  Squirrel Hill in Pittsburgh, will address the community live via video.