Anti-Semitic Graffiti Found at Bethesda School, Nearby Building

Montgomery County Police are investigating after anti-Semitic and pro-Palestinian graffiti was found at Bethesda Elementary School and a nearby building on Sunday morning. The graffiti included phrases like 'Israel rapes men, women, and children' and 'Free Gaza,' and was discovered by vendors at a popular farmer's market. Community members, including parents and children, quickly gathered to clean up the hateful messages. Police are treating the incident as a bias-related crime and are seeking information from the public. The Montgomery County Police commander and local leaders condemned the act, emphasizing the importance of community solidarity. There is no suspect description available, but the investigation is ongoing.