Overview
- Temple Israel’s security team discovered red spray-painted messages early Oct. 8 that included “watch out Zionists,” references to “Al‑Aqsa Flood,” and multiple inverted red triangles.
- Police Chief Brian O’Hara said the inverted red triangles are recognized antisemitic symbols and noted their use to intimidate the Jewish community.
- Minneapolis police increased patrols at houses of worship following the incident, days after a mosque fire and a separate break-in were reported in the city.
- The FBI joined MPD in investigating the defacement as a hate crime, and officials said no arrests have been announced.
- Temple leaders conducted a precautionary sweep, filed reports with police, kept the building open with added security, and drew condemnations from state and local political and faith leaders.