MUNICH — German police say they believe anti-Jewish hatred drove an attack on an Israeli restaurant in Munich, where explosive devices shattered windows during the early morning hours of Friday. The incident left no one hurt.
Law enforcement officials confirmed to the German news agency dpa that the restaurant owners are Jewish.
Photos from the scene reveal the targeted establishment as the Eclipse Grillbar, though authorities have not officially disclosed the restaurant’s name. According to the business’s website, it operates as Munich’s first genuine Israeli restaurant. The establishment has not responded to requests for comment.
Police say they suspect explosive materials, possibly fireworks, were hurled at the restaurant, shattering glass in three separate locations. Officers responding to the scene around 12:45 a.m. found no suspects in the vicinity, and the identity of those responsible remains unknown. Authorities estimate the destruction at several thousand euros.
Germany has experienced a surge in antisemitic incidents following the October 7, 2023 Hamas-led assault on Israel, during which militants killed approximately 1,200 people, predominantly civilians, and captured 251 hostages. While Israel and the United States have recently targeted Iran, a two-week ceasefire remains active. However, Israel has significantly intensified its military operations in Lebanon against Hezbollah, the Iranian-supported militant organization.
