Antisemitic Acts Surge in Metro Detroit on Hamas Attack Anniversary

Vandalism and hate-filled flyers target Jewish communities, prompting investigations and condemnation.

The Jewish Federation of Detroit was vandalized with antisemitic graffiti on the anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attack.
Flyers containing antisemitic messages were distributed in several Metro Detroit neighborhoods, sparking police investigations.
The incidents coincide with a heightened threat environment as warned by the FBI, urging vigilance against threats to Jewish, Muslim, and Arab communities.
Local and federal authorities, including the FBI, are investigating the vandalism and flyer distributions as hate crimes.
Community leaders and officials, including Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, condemned the acts as cruel and divisive.