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Jewish custodian of Esther, Mordechai tomb faces antisemitic abuse
Published Thursday, August 20, 2026 · Updated August 20
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What We Know — Key Points
Key points are extracted by an AI model and may contain errors or omissions. Always check the original sources.- Nejad Rassad, a Jewish custodian, was subjected to antisemitic harassment by Bakhtavar Qazaqov, an Uzbek national, outside the Tomb of Esther and Mordechai in Hamadan, Iran.
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Single-Source Coverage
- The Jerusalem Post
The article highlights the antisemitic abuse faced by a Jewish custodian in Iran, emphasizing the outrage it caused and the subsequent apology from the perpetrator, while also noting the perpetrator's apparent ties to Iranian diplomats.
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