Antisemitic Arson Targets American IDF Veteran Cars Missouri

In Clayton, Missouri, an American citizen who recently served in the Israel Defense Forces was targeted in an antisemitic arson attack where three vehicles were set ablaze, and graffiti reading "Death to the IDF" was spray-painted near the victim's home. Authorities, including the Clayton Police Department, FBI, and DOJ, are investigating the incident as a hate crime, with no suspects identified yet. Leo Terrell, chair of the DOJ Task Force to Combat Antisemitism, condemned the attack and vowed to pursue all leads to bring the perpetrator to justice. Clayton Mayor Bridget McAndrew also denounced the act as violent and intolerable, emphasizing that harassment or violence based on nationality, race, religion, or ideology will not be tolerated. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about antisemitic and anti-Israel rhetoric in the U.S., with Jewish organizations in the St. Louis area calling the attack an example of escalating intimidation. No injuries were reported, but local officials have urged the public to provide any surveillance footage or information to aid the investigation.