A synagogue in Seattle, Washington was vandalized with antisemitic graffiti just before the start of Israel's Holocaust Remembrance Day.
According to the NGO StopAntisemitism, the vandals targeted the Temple De Hirsch Sinai Reform Synagogue "moments before the start of Holocaust Remembrance Day."
"We must strengthen our laws to ensure that the horrors of the past do not become the norm today," StopAntisemitism said on Twitter.
Moments prior to Yom Hashoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day) starting, a Synagogue (Temple De Hirsch Sinai) in Seattle was vandalized with antisemitic graffiti.
— StopAntisemitism (@StopAntisemites) April 18, 2023
We must strengthen our laws to ensure the horrors of the past do not become the norm of today. pic.twitter.com/yGRf5nnGoe
The synagogue had previously been the target of antisemitic graffiti in 2017. Members of the congregation told local media outlet KIRO7 that there have been other incidents since then.