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Los Angeles National Cemetery Vandalized During Pro-Palestinian Protest

Nearly 90,000 veterans' resting place defaced with 'Free Gaza', 'Intifada' and a red triangle symbol associated with Hamas.

  • Pro-Palestinian protesters vandalized the Los Angeles National Cemetery, spray-painting 'Free Gaza' and 'Intifada' on the entrance.
  • The cemetery is the resting place of nearly 90,000 veterans who served in World War I through Vietnam.
  • The protesters also used a red triangle symbol, associated with Hamas and anti-Israel propaganda, in their graffiti.
  • The vandalism has been widely condemned, with officials calling it 'unacceptable' and promising to restore the cemetery to its original state.
  • The incident occurred during a protest outside the US Federal Building, which shut down a major boulevard.
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