Posted 12/28/2023, 8:26:00 PM
NY Lawmakers Condemn Vandalism of Offices Over Israel Support as Antisemitic Intimidation by Hamas Sympathizers
- Hudson Valley GOP Rep. Mike Lawler's district office was defaced with messages attacking his support for Israel, the second such incident against a NY lawmaker this week
- The vandalism included stickers calling Lawler a "child murderer" and accusing him of having "blood on [his] hands"
- Earlier this week, Rep. Ritchie Torres' office was vandalized on Christmas with a "bloody" baby Jesus doll and messages criticizing his pro-Israel views
- Both Lawler and Torres condemn the incidents as antisemitic intimidation tactics by Hamas sympathizers that could escalate to violence
- Lawler calls for stripping US funding for UNRWA, investigating its ties to Hamas, and passing stalled military aid funding for Israel