Anti-Semitic Graffiti Targets Jewish Institutions in Pittsburgh

Recent incidents of antisemitic vandalism have occurred in Pittsburgh's Squirrel Hill neighborhood, where a synagogue and the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh were targeted with graffiti, including messages linking the Jewish community to 'funding genocide' and symbols associated with Hamas. The attacks have been condemned by local leaders and community members, who highlight the distressing timing following the October 7 Hamas massacre in Israel. Governor Josh Shapiro and Squirrel Hill Mayor Ed Gainey expressed their outrage, urging unity and condemning hate speech. In a separate incident in Thornhill, Ontario, Jewish institutions and businesses were also vandalized with pro-Palestinian messages, provoking concerns from the local Jewish community about targeted intimidation. Law enforcement agencies, including the Pittsburgh police and the FBI, are investigating the vandalism and have yet to identify suspects. Community leaders have called for vigilance and reporting of hate crimes to ensure safety and solidarity among Jewish institutions.