Vandalism

Teens arrested after allegedly spray painting dozens of swastikas on Brooklyn playground

The teens have been charged with aggravated harassment charges, and one has been charged with criminal mischief as a hate crime, according to the New York Police Department. 

Antisemitic vandalism found at a playground in Brooklyn.
 Winnipeg Friends of Israel share image of antisemitic graffiti, including a swastika, spray painted on a community center. January 4, 2025

Winnipeg man arrested for spray painting swastikas on synagogue, mosque, school

People examine cars damaged and vandalized by attackers in the Arab village of Ein Rafa, near Jerusalem, January 8, 2026

IDF strikes Hamas and Hezbollah, kills key terrorists after ceasefire breaches

Four young suspects were arrested on Sunday night on suspicion of vandalizing headstones and causing damage to a cemetery in Jerusalem’s Old City.

Four arrested for vandalism, destruction of cemetery near Old City


Community continues Hanukkah celebration after Hertfordshire Hanukkiah vandalized

The Sunday night candle lighting went ahead as planned, according to the Chabad, which it said spread "light, hope, and unity throughout our village."

 Image of the vandalized hanukkiah in Bricket Wood, north of London, December 2024.

'Clear act of intimidation': University of Michigan Jewish regent’s house, car vandalized

“The University of Michigan condemns these criminal acts in the strongest possible terms,” said UMich Public Affairs.

 Graffiti on the car of Jordan Acker

Toronto synagogue faces ongoing vandalism, seventh attack in months

Kehillat Shaarei Torah has had its windows smashed with rocks, hammers, its signs graffitied and set on fire, and a dead raccoon placed on its property.

A window is pictured with the Star of David in a new synagogue in Cottbus, Germany

Toronto transit chief appeals to police as antisemitic graffiti skyrockets

Hundreds of customers had complained to the TTC about antisemitic defacement of stop poles, shelters, and vehicles.

Antisemitic graffiti on an Australian Jewish cafe (illustrative)

'Jews murdered 44,000 women, children:' Holocaust memorials vandalized in Polish town

Graffiti in improperly written Polish has led social media users to believe that the vandalism of a Bilgoraj Holocaust memorial was not done by a native Polish speaker.

THE PERIMETER fence of Auschwitz II-Birkenau is enveloped in a thick evening fog during the ceremonies marking the 73rd anniversary of the liberation of the camp and International Holocaust Remembrance Day, near Oswiecim, Poland, January 2018

Vandals slash out faces, Jewish stars, from Milan mural depicting Holocaust survivors

A previous work by the artist, dedicated to the Israeli victims of Hamas, was also vandalized.

 The defaced mural depicting Liliana Segre and Sami Modiano before it was vandalized

In 24 hours, Philadelphia synagogue targeted by antisemitic arson, burglary and vandalism

The synagogue, which is one of the oldest in the US, was subjected to three separate incidents over a few days.

 Aftermath of vandalism at Mikveh Israel synagogue, including arson, a dumpster fire, and an attempted break-in of the office of Rabbi Yosef Zarnighian, on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, in Philadelphia

Swastikas, Heil Hitler daubed in sand of Hendon Golf Club

Hendon Golf Club stated that it had been "the victim of race-related vandalism."

Antisemitic vandalism found at Hendon Golf Club, North London

Texas State University condemns antisemitic graffiti found on campus

The statement added that vandalism is a crime, "not a form of expression" and would not be tolerated on their campus.

 An apparent swastika and other wording was spray painted on the Buffalo Soldiers National Museum on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 in Houston, Texas.

'F*** Israel, Intifada' sprayed on Jewish Federation of Detroit office on Oct. 7

The Federation added that it was a stark reminder of "the rising tide of hate affecting Jewish people."

 Antisemitic vandalism on the windows of the Jewish Federation of Detroit, 7 October 2024