A man hurling antisemitic abuse at a group of ultra‑Orthodox Israelis preparing to board a flight home was detained by police at Krakow Airport, authorities and witnesses said.
The incident, captured in video footage that circulated online, took place Wednesday as the group waited to depart Poland for Israel. Among those targeted was Rabbi Simcha Krakowski, head of the Beit Hatavshil charity in Bnei Brak.
Man hurls antisemitic abuse at a group of ultra‑Orthodox Israelis preparing to board a flight home at Krakow Airport
Video shows the man, later identified as Radosław Bazyluk, approaching one of the travelers holding a bag with Hebrew writing and shouting at members of the group. At one point, the attacker moved aggressively toward a young man in the group, prompting fellow travelers to urge restraint.
The man could be heard shouting, “Why are you in Poland? Go back to Israel,” as the ultra‑Orthodox group stood nearby.
One member of the group described the encounter, saying they had been praying and were wrapping up when the confrontation began.
“We were praying and were just about to finish. We were standing to the side and did not disturb anyone,” the passenger said. “Suddenly, this non-Jew arrived, as seen in the video. He shouted and yelled, ‘Don’t pray.’ I tried to tell him that we were finishing the prayer, but he continued to shout and go wild. We thought maybe he was a police officer or a local worker who could call the police, and no one wanted trouble before the flight.”
The same traveler said the man “screamed, ‘This is Poland, not Israel. What are you doing here?’ He also raised his hands and pushed one of the men, as seen in the video. Eventually, police arrived, removed him and took his details, and we hurried to board our flight back to Israel.”
Polish police said officers at the airport responded after the incident was reported and separated the attacker from the group. No injuries were reported. Authorities said the man was detained for questioning, and an investigation is underway.