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Lincoln Memorial Vandalized with Pro-Palestinian Graffiti

U.S. Park Service Begins Cleanup Process; Police Investigate Incident Amid Ongoing Israel-Hamas Conflict

  • The Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. was vandalized with red paint and graffiti reading 'Free Gaza', 'Free Palestine', and 'Give Land Back'.
  • The vandalism was discovered on Wednesday morning and led to the temporary closure of the memorial.
  • The U.S. Park Service has begun the process of removing the paint, which may take several days.
  • The U.S. Park Police are investigating the incident and have asked anyone with information to contact them.
  • This incident follows a series of similar vandalism and protests in support of Palestinians since the start of the Israel-Hamas war in October.
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