The National Holocaust Monument in Ottawa was defaced with red paint and the words "feed me," which appeared to reference the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The Ottawa Police Service's hate and bias crime unit is investigating the incident, denounced as antisemitic by Jewish groups and politicians. Cleaning crews are working to remove the graffiti.
National Holocaust Memorial in Ottawa defaced with 'feed me' graffiti
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️The National Holocaust Monument in Ottawa was defaced with red paint and the words "feed me," which appeared to reference the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The Ottawa Police Service's hate and bias crime unit is investigating the incident, denounced as antisemitic by Jewish groups and politicians. Cleaning crews are working to remove the graffiti.
Trending- 1 October 7, 2023: Hamas-led attack on southern Israel (referenced by CIJA).
- 2 Friday (prior to article): UN described Gaza as the "hungriest place on Earth."
- 3 Monday morning: National Holocaust Monument found defaced.
- 4 Currently: Ottawa Police Service investigating, National Capital Commission cleaning.
- Police investigation by hate and bias crime unit
- Condemnation from Jewish groups and politicians
- Monument cleaning efforts
- Increased concern about antisemitism
What: The National Holocaust Monument was defaced with red paint and "feed me" graffiti.
When: Monday morning (found), Friday (UN statement on Gaza), October 7, 2023 (Hamas-led attack reference).
Where: National Holocaust Monument, Kichi Zibi Mikan near Lebreton Flats, Ottawa, Canada. Gaza (referenced). Geneva (UN spokesperson).
Why: The motive is unknown, but the slogan "feed me" appeared to reference Gaza, described by the United Nations as the "hungriest place on Earth," implying a protest or statement related to the humanitarian situation there. The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) called it antisemitic, linking it to a rise in antisemitism since October 7.
How: The monument was splashed with red paint and words were painted in capital letters.