vandalism

Man who desecrated monument for fallen officer arrested

Police arrested a Mevasseret Zion resident after he allegedly used a hammer to damage a monument for 1st SGT Yossi Kirma, who fell while preventing a terror attack in 2016.

Footage from Lod:

Son of public figure arrested for spray-painting PLO flag

Police from the Lod station and Border Police officers arrest young resident of the city suspected of spraying a PLO flag on the front of Lod City Hall. Minister Itamar Ben Gvir arrives to express support for the officers.

Amid wave of antisemitism

Kosher restaurant vandalized in Montreal

Antisemitic incidents in Canada continue following the elimination of Iran’s Ali Khamenei, with vandalism in Montreal following shootings targeting a Jewish-owned restaurant and synagogue in Toronto.

Vandalism at Jewish heritage site in Samaria

Cave of the Seventy Elders desecrated with Hamas graffiti, rocks smashed.

Haredi man denounces nurses as murderers for vaccinating

The man reportedly visited a healthcare clinic and warned of divine retribution against the nurses carrying out the vaccinations before vandalizing the premises.

Police investigate antisemitic vandalism at Maryland synagogue

Local police are investigating antisemitic graffiti found at a synagogue in Olney. Local officials and state leaders condemn the incident, vowing efforts to combat hate.

As Winter Olympics begin:

Suspected sabotage disrupts northern Italy train lines

Italian authorities probing suspected sabotage on northern rail lines after major delays as the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics opened.

Vandalism at Lubavitch school in Paris

Unknown individuals vandalized a Jewish educational institution in Paris. Police have opened an investigation amid a rise in antisemitic incidents in France.

Investigation underway

Windows smashed at Paris Jewish school

Jewish school in Paris vandalized, with windows smashed and a CCTV camera torn off. Authorities launch an investigation.

Third incident in two years

Israeli flag slashed in Pittsburgh

A man slashes an Israeli flag outside a Pittsburgh home and flees, marking the third such incident on the same block in two years. Police are investigating the act as criminal mischief.

Anti-Zionist graffiti scrawled on synagogue destroyed wildfire

Rubble of Pasadena synagogue destroyed in wildfire is vandalized with anti-Zionist graffiti.

Ottawa:

Suspended sentence for Holocaust Monument vandal sparks outrage

Ottawa lawyer who vandalized the National Holocaust Monument receives a suspended sentence, prompting sharp criticism from Jewish groups who say the ruling fails to reflect the harm caused.

Graffiti spray-painted outside Galei Zahal studios

Graffiti scrawled outside Galei Zahal Radio studios in Jaffa, forum demands vandals 'be brought to justice.'

Winnipeg police investigate hate crime after synagogue vandalized

Winnipeg’s Shaarey Zedek synagogue vandalized with swastikas and hate graffiti, with police also recovering a suspicious item.

IDF punishes soldiers for serious misconduct in Binyamin village

The IDF confirmed that Paratroopers entered Deir Dibwan without authorization and vandalized Palestinian vehicles, calling the incident severe and sentencing involved soldiers and commanders to prison.

Second time in weeks:

Mezuzahs ripped from Jewish homes in Toronto

Toronto police are investigating another antisemitic attack after mezuzahs were torn from Jewish residents’ doors in a North York condo on Christmas Day, sparking condemnation from officials.

Masked individuals vandalize Herzliya ice cream shop

Vandals smash windows of Otello ice cream shop in Herzliya, causing heavy damage.

Michigan State Chabad vandalized on back-to-back nights

Unknown vandal throws stones at campus Chabad center's windows, returns the following night to leave swastikas and "he's back" graffiti on the doors.

Rome:

Memorial for 1982 terror attack victim vandalized

Rome synagogue memorial for 2-year-old killed in 1982 Palestinian terror attack vandalized.

Desecration of Synagogue

'Acted out of hatred - every holy book was torn page by page'

Rabbi Chai Ratzabi, rabbi of the “Mishkan Shalom” synagogue of the Yemenite community in Kadima-Zoran, described this morning the destruction he discovered on Friday evening: “It looks like they spent hours tearing sacred texts. They really made an effort to find every book that existed and rip it page by page.” Police have opened an investigation.

Shocking vandalism at synagogue in Kadima-Zoran

Unknown individuals broke into the synagogue in Kadima-Zoran, tore up books of the Bible and prayer books, damaged personal belongings, and threw Torah scrolls on the ground.

'Traitors' blood'

Threatening graffiti spray-painted on news station's office

Entrance to Reshet 13 building in Tel Aviv vandalized with spray-painted threats, complaint to be filed with police.

Mexico:

Jewish community condemns antisemitic graffiti targeting pres.

Graffiti during Mexican protests against Claudia Sheinbaum’s government calls out ‘Jewish whore.’

Human blood swastikas deface 50 cars and buildings in Germany

Police arrested a 31-year-old Romanian man in Hanau after nearly 50 cars and buildings were defaced with swastikas painted in blood; he is now under psychiatric evaluation.

Hate-motivated attack

Toronto synagogue vandalized for 10th time

Toronto’s Kehillat Shaarei Torah vandalized for the tenth time since April of 2024. Police are investigating a hate-motivated attack.

Swastikas sprayed on Brooklyn yeshiva during NYC election night

Swastikas sprayed on a Brooklyn yeshiva during NYC’s mayoral election night. Hochul, Mamdani, and Adams condemn the antisemitic act.

France:

Case links Holocaust memorial graffiti to Russian proxy plot

Three Bulgarians are on trial in Paris for vandalizing Holocaust Memorial with red hands. French intelligence links the act to a Russian sabotage campaign targeting Western societies.

Grave desecration in Ukraine:

Tombstones destroyed at Vizhnitz Rebbes’ cemetery

Unknown vandals break into the historic Jewish cemetery in Vyzhnytsia, Ukraine, damaging tombstones and breaching the fence. The Rebbes’ memorial structure spared, likely dut to security cameras.

As hostages return

Antisemitic graffiti defaces Toronto park

On the day 20 hostages were freed, Cedarvale Park in Toronto vandalized with antisemitic graffiti. CIJA and HonestReporting condemn the hate, warning of rising threats to Jewish Canadians.

Minneapolis synagogue targeted with pro-Hamas graffiti

Vandals spray-paint 'F*** Zionism,' 'Al-Aqsa Flood,' on Minneapolis synagogue, police investigating. 'Pure antisemitism.'

Bulgaria probes antisemitic attacks on Jewish sites

Bulgarian police investigating antisemitic vandalism at Varna synagogue and Burgas Holocaust memorial. The Foreign Ministry condemns the acts as “unacceptable”.

During Yom Kippur:

Pro-Palestinian graffiti sprayed on Ashdod sports hall

'Viva Palestine' spray-painted on wall of Ashdod sports facility during Yom Kippur; authorities investigating.

Rabbi Mazuz's grave desecrated in act of mischief

Six minors aged 11-14 were detained after damage was found at Bnei Brak Cemetery, including the grave of Rabbi Meir Mazuz. Police said the vandalism followed a brawl.

Halifax man charged after synagogues vandalized

31-year-old man charged after six incidents of antisemitic graffiti, including swastikas and hateful slogans, found on Halifax synagogues and surrounding properties.

Jerusalem:

Swastikas drawn on religious youth movement headquarters

Swastikas and anti-Bnei Akiva graffiti were discovered on the movement’s Jerusalem HQ. Deputy Mayor Arieh King demanded police action, linking it to last week’s Ramot terror attack.

Halifax police release photo of suspect in antisemitic vandalism

Halifax police are seeking a suspect after antisemitic graffiti targeted synagogues and a Jewish center. Police Chief Don MacLean states: "Hatred will not be tolerated".

'Jews did 9/11'

Antisemitic vandalism strikes synagogues in Halifax, Canada

Antisemitic graffiti, including "Jews did 9/11" and a swastika, found on two Halifax synagogues and a Jewish center.

Golders Green vandalism:

Suspect charged with religious harassment

Ionut-Cristian Bold, 37, faces hate crime charges for series of attacks on London synagogues and homes. The suspect is remanded to court.

London:

Suspect arrested in series of antisemitic crimes in Golders Green

A suspect has been arrested in connection with a series of antisemitic attacks on synagogues and Jewish schools in London. The arrest follows a joint effort between police and Shomrim North West London.

Antisemitic attacks:

Golders Green synagogues defaced with faeces

Police and Shomrim are investigating after synagogues and a private home in Golders Green were vandalized in antisemitic hate crimes described as 'revolting.'

'Palestine Action' vandals smash Elbit office in Ulm, Germany

Anti-Israel activists affiliated with 'Palestine Action' filmed themselves breaking into the offices of the Israeli weapons company Elbit in Ulm, Germany, causing significant damage to equipment, computers, and office property.

Suspected hate crime:

Eggs thrown at Toronto Jewish center

Toronto police investigating after eggs were thrown at the Yorkville Jewish Centre. Surveillance shows a man shouting obscenities; the Hate Crime Unit has been notified. The Centre vows to grow stronger.

'France must wake up'

Sa’ar responds to latest antisemitic vandalism

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar urges France to “wake up” after a Holocaust memorial in Lyon was vandalized, echoing US Ambassador Kushner’s criticism of France’s inaction on rising antisemitism.

France:

Lyon Holocaust memorial defaced with 'Free Gaza'

Lyon’s Holocaust memorial defaced with “Free Gaza,” sparking outrage amid a 112% rise in antisemitic acts across France since the October 2023 Hamas attack on Israel.

Reversing course

Philadelphia Jewish museum to rehang Israeli flag after vandalism

The Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History reversed its plan to remove the Israeli flag, affirming it is 'proudly Jewish and proudly Zionist.'

France:

Twin brothers arrested for vandalizing Ilan Halimi memorial tree

Twin brothers arrested in France for cutting down a memorial tree honoring Ilan Halimi, a Jewish man tortured to death in 2006. The act sparked national outrage and renewed concerns over antisemitism.

Ancient Chile synagogue vandalized

Three masked suspects vandalize Santiago, Chile, synagogue as worshipers attend prayers.

CCTV shows suspect in attack on Western Canada synagogue

Victoria Police release CCTV footage of a suspect who vandalized Congregation Emanu-El Synagogue with antisemitic graffiti. Authorities are asking for public help in identifying the man.

Los Angeles:

Swastikas spray-painted on Jewish community center

Swastikas, ‘SS,’ ‘Burn’, ‘F- Jews BDS’ painted at IAC community center and area. IAC: Such vile attacks will not deter us.

Israeli-owned business in Baltimore defaced with red paint

Kitchen Design by Idan, an Israeli-owned business in Baltimore, targeted in a vandalism attack. Owner Idan Tzameret condemns the act as a hate crime, authorities are investigating the incident.

Berlin:

Holocaust memorial vandalized again

Police launch criminal investigation after vandals deface the Holocaust deportation memorial at Berlin's Putlitz Bridge, which marks the deportation of over 32,000 Jews during the Nazi era.

Officials condemn

Historic synagogue in western Canada vandalized

Officials, including British Columbia Premier David Eby and Public Safety Minister Nina Krieger, condemn vandalism of the Congregation Emanu-el Synagogue in Victoria, Canada’s oldest surviving synagogue.

On night of Tisha B'Av

Break-in at yeshiva causes extensive damage

A severe act of vandalism on the night of Tisha B'Av at a yeshiva in Modi'in Illit, as unidentified individuals break in and cause significant damage.

AOC's headquarters vandalized with anti-Israel graffiti

Anti-Israel group declares 'f- AOC' and vandalizes her Bronx office after she voted against an amendment that would have cut aid to Israel, despite her history of opposition to Israel.

Athens kosher eatery vandalized in anti-Israel attack

Israeli-owned kosher restaurant in Athens vandalized by masked individuals with anti-Israel graffiti Police are investigating the incident.

Israeli leaders condemn antisemitic attacks on Melbourne Jews

Israel's President Isaac Herzog, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, condemn recent arson attacks on Melbourne synagogue, Israeli restaurant, calling on Australian authorities to take urgent action to protect Jewish citizens.

Melbourne unrest:

Israeli restaurant vandalized, synagogue set ablaze

Pro-Palestinian Arab rioters storm an Israeli restaurant in Melbourne and attempt to set fire to a synagogue. No injuries reported, and police are investigating both incidents.

Over aircraft vandalism

Palestine Action members to face terror charges in UK

Four activists, aged 22-35, charged over the June 20 break‑in at RAF Brize Norton, where they defaced two military planes with red paint.

Anti-Israel vandal sprays NYPD officers with pepper spray

A woman who was previously filmed tearing down the posters of Israeli children who were held hostage allegedly assaulted 2 NYPD officers in Times Square.

Ottawa:

City lawyer fired following Holocaust Monument vandalism charges

Ottawa city lawyer fired after being charged in connection with the vandalism of the National Holocaust Monument in early June. The accused, identified as Iain Aspenlieder, remains in custody.