Brooklyn Israeli Restaurant Vandalized With Antisemitic Graffiti

The NYPD is investigating hateful messages painted on the windows of Miriam, a popular Park Slope eatery, as a hate crime.

Miriam, a beloved Israeli restaurant in Brooklyn's Park Slope neighborhood, was defaced early Sunday with graffiti reading 'Genocide cuisine' and 'Israel steals culture.'
The NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force is investigating the incident, which occurred around 3 a.m. and involved three masked individuals caught on surveillance footage.
Owner Rafael Hasid left the graffiti visible during brunch service to raise awareness about antisemitism, drawing widespread support from local residents and politicians.
Elected officials, including Mayor Eric Adams, Senator Chuck Schumer, and Comptroller Brad Lander, condemned the vandalism as a clear act of antisemitism.
This is the second time a Miriam location has been targeted, reflecting a broader spike in antisemitic hate crimes in New York City over the past year.