Vandalism of Jewish Memorial Investigated as Hate Crime

Auburn University faced vandalism on the eve of the one-year anniversary of the Hamas attacks, as anti-Israel protesters covered Toomer's Corner with pro-Palestine chalk messages, including 'From the River to the Sea'. This act has drawn significant backlash from the community, including criticism from Jacqui Pearl, daughter of Auburn's basketball coach, who condemned the timing and intent behind the vandalism. Meanwhile, a Jewish memorial in Palmeira Square, Hove, was also vandalized, with Sussex Police treating the incident as a hate crime after a video of the act surfaced online. The memorial, which commemorates the victims of the October 7 Hamas attacks, has been a gathering point for the local Jewish community. Police are investigating both incidents and have appealed for information from the public to aid their inquiries.