Davis Police Investigate Hate Crime After Israeli Flag Torn Down

Davis police are investigating a hate crime after a man was caught on camera tearing down an Israeli flag from a home on Claremont Drive. This incident, which occurred early on June 1, 2025, was captured on surveillance video showing a man with short dark hair, wearing a light-colored t-shirt, dark pants, and glasses. The targeted homeowners have faced repeated attacks, with this being the fourth occurrence in the past year, and community members have expressed growing concern about safety and the rise in hate crimes, including recent antisemitic incidents. Police report that in the last year, there have been ten individual hate crimes in Davis, five related to religion, and two antisemitic cases within the past month. The City of Davis has condemned all forms of hate crimes and is urging residents to come forward with any information to aid the investigation. Those affected emphasize the importance of promoting acceptance and unity to counteract the divisive messages fueling these acts of hate.