Anne Frank Statue Vandalized with 'Gaza' Graffiti

The statue of Anne Frank in Amsterdam was defaced with the word 'Gaza' spray-painted on it, sparking condemnation from officials and organizations. Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema called the act a disgrace, emphasizing the importance of Frank's memory in reminding people of humanity. The vandalism comes amid a significant increase in antisemitic incidents in the Netherlands, with reports surging during the Israel-Hamas War. Various groups, including the Holocaust Educational Trust and the European Jewish Congress, denounced the defacement as antisemitism and called for swift justice. The statue, honoring Anne Frank and her Jewish neighbors who died in the Holocaust, holds historical significance and is not related to current events, according to local sources.