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Vandalism at UW President's Home
Pro-Palestinian vandals attacked the home of University of Washington President Ana Mari Cauce, leaving pro-Hamas symbols and threats, prompting widespread condemnation.
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University Of WashingtonSeattle Police DepartmentAmerican Jewish CommitteeJewish Federation Of Greater SeattleBoeing
Ana Mari CauceVictor BaltaNick Brown
- Who was the target of the vandalism attack?
- Pro-Palestinian vandals attacked the home of University of Washington President Ana Mari Cauce, causing damage to her car and property while leaving pro-Hamas symbols and threatening messages.
- What group claimed responsibility for the attack?
- The attack is linked to an Instagram page, 'Escalate Seattle,' which claimed responsibility and stated their actions were in protest of Cauce's alleged ties to Boeing and support for what they called the "zionist genocide."
- What symbols and messages were left at the scene?
- The vandals spray-painted messages such as "Free Palestine," "blood on your hands," and "you will not know peace until you meet the demands of our movement." Inverted triangles, a symbol associated with Hamas, were also painted on her home.
- How did various organizations respond to the incident?
- Several organizations, including a Jewish alumni group, the American Jewish Committee, and the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle, strongly condemned the attack, calling it an act of antisemitism and violence.
- What were the stated motivations behind the vandalism?
- Police are investigating the incident, and the university stated that the attack will not influence its policies. The motivations behind the vandalism centered on accusations of complicity in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and demands for divestment from Boeing.