Weitzman Jewish Museum Defaced Twice in a Week With Red Paint
Red paint was sprayed on the Museum of American Jewish History's facade and Israeli flag, marking the second such incident in just over a week amid over 9,000 antisemitic cases nationwide, ADL reported.
- Philadelphia police say early Monday investigators found red paint splattered across the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History's front, defacing words beneath an Israeli flag and marking part of the flag itself.
- The Anti-Defamation League reported over 9,000 antisemitic incidents this past year, and in recent months, Jewish cultural institutions from Portland to Paris have faced similar vandalism.
- Investigators confirmed no arrests have been made and appealed for tips, urging anyone with information to call 215-686-TIPS .
- The Weitzman said it will not be deterred from its mission and condemned the attack, planning to install 'Bring Them Home Now' façade signage sooner than replacing the Israeli flag.
- At the corner of 5th and Market, many believe the red paint symbolizes blood tied to the Israel-Hamas war, and the Weitzman National Museum's location near the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall has unsettled locals amid back-to-back incidents.
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