The FBI has announced a $10,000 reward for any information leading to the arrest of the vandals responsible for desecrating graves at two Jewish cemeteries in Ohio.
President Joe Biden condemned the vandalism as an act of antisemitism, describing it as despicable and vile. He pledged his administration’s support to ensure that those responsible are fully prosecuted under the law.
Representative Greg Landsman, who is Jewish, highlighted the alarming rise of antisemitism, emphasizing the need for justice. He expressed hope that the vandalized headstones would be restored and called for the perpetrators to face consequences.
Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO of the Anti-Defamation League, denounced the targeting of Jewish cemeteries and the desecration of headstones as heartless and sacrilegious. He emphasized the importance of holding those responsible accountable for their hateful actions.