Vandalism

Australia records sharp rise in arson and violent antisemitism

This year's total of 1654 consisted of 24 physical assaults, 33 incidents of vandalism, 621 physical abuse, and 359 graffiti, 238 messages, and 379 posters, according to the ECAJ

An Israeli flag flutters in the wind as boats gather on Sydney Harbour during the Solidarity Convoy opposing antisemitism, in Sydney, Australia, October 12, 2025.
A Yemenite synagogue in central Israel was desecrated, and many of the institute's prayer books were shredded, worshippers discovered just before Shabbat came in last week.

Police arrest 29-year-old suspect in vandalism of Torah scrolls at Kadima synagogue

Australian Jewry has been confronted by the reality that antisemitism never went away, Zionist Federation of Australia president Jeremy Leibler told the ‘Post.’ Here, protesters hold placards and flags during a rally against antisemitism at The Domain in 2024, in Sydney.

Australia’s Jews face lurking antisemitism after October 7 in a once 'goldene medina'

Security footage shows thieves fleeing a jewelry store in Ofakim after a store employee triggers the pepper spray defense system, November 25, 2025.

Thieves smash jewelry display in Ofakim store, flee after employee pepper-sprays them


Yemenite synagogue in central Israel ransacked, Bibles ripped apart

The worshippers were provided a new building to pray in as authorities began investigating the vandalism.

A Yemenite synagogue in central Israel was desecrated, and many of the institute's prayer books were shredded, worshippers discovered just before Shabbat came in last week.

Mexican Jews outraged as graffiti in mass protests calls Claudia Sheinbaum 'Jewish w****'

Mexico's Jewish community condemned the antisemitic graffiti targeting President Sheinbaum during an anti-government protest, calling for a rejection of discrimination.

Antisemitic graffiti sprayed on the Mexican Supreme Court reading "puta Judia," or "Jewish wh*re," at protests against Jewish Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, November 15, 2025.

Jewish settlers set fire to Palestinian mosque as West Bank violence runs rampant

Graffiti was found on the walls of the mosque with seemingly pointed messages to the IDF Central Command chief, who referred to Jewish violence against Palestinians as terrorism.

A Palestinian man inspects burned property in a mosque near Salfit in the West Bank, November 13, 2025

Hochul announces increased security grant after Jewish school, cemetery vandalized

“To all of those in this community who are feeling anxious, especially the parents of the school, the children: Know that we stand here to protect you,” Hochul said.

Vandals graffitied the words ‘Zionist Food’ and placed a ‘Free Palestine’ sticker on the front of Safta’s restaurant in New York City.

WATCH: Toronto synagogue vandalized for tenth time since October 7 as windows smashed with hammer

Vandal smashes windows at Kehilat Shaarei Torah. The 10th attack since Oct. 7 highlights a relentless pattern of hate, forcing the synagogue to spend $160K on security.

Synagogue smashed window in Toronto

Mural of Bibas family defaced during Milan synagogue memorial

A mural of Shiri Bibas and her children was defaced during a Milan synagogue ceremony honoring victims of the October 7 Hamas attack.

A mural depicting Shiri Bibas and her two children was defaced on Wednesday during a memorial event at the Milan synagogue commemorating victims of the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks.

Bulgaria denounces antisemitic vandalism at a synagogue, Holocaust memorials

A synagogue and Holocaust memorials in Bulgaria were vandalized in a new wave of antisemitic attacks condemned by Jewish groups.

A Bulgarian woman walks past windows, featuring the Star of David, in a Synagouge in Sofia on the first day of Hanukkah December 19, 2003

Palestine Action defaces Amsterdam Royal Palace with red paint on October 7

Palestine Action NL said that its actions honored "resistance fighters and martyrs, recognizing the need for emancipatory violence and struggle against occupying force."

Police stand outside the Royal Palace after it was defaced with red paint by activists of the group Palestine Action NL, in Amsterdam, October 7, 2025

Bern streets ravaged as anti-Israel protest devolves into violence

Bern streets suffered millions of francs in damages due to vandalism and exchanges of projectiles between activists and police after a Saturday anti-Israel protest devolved into intense riots.

aftermath of bern protest

'Zionist food,' New York City Israeli eatery vandalized on Yom Kippur eve

Vandals defaced Safta restaurant in New York with antisemitic graffiti and “Free Palestine” stickers on Yom Kippur eve, the owners told the 'Post.'

Antisemitic graffiti at New York's Safta restaurant, October 1, 2025.

Serbia arrests 11 for vandalizing Paris Jewish sites at behest of foreign intelligence

Serbian authorities say a foreign intelligence service ordered attacks on Jewish and Muslim sites, including synagogues and the Shoah Memorial in May.

 A synagogue in france that was vandalized with green paint, May 31, 2025.