Vandals Desecrate School in Pardes Hanna with Swastikas

Unknown individuals broke into the "Shefayim" school in Pardes Hanna over the weekend, vandalizing property and spray-painting swastikas on art class walls and windows. Police in Zichron Yaakov have launched an investigation, collecting evidence from the scene. The Pardes Hanna local council condemned the incident, stating it "views any expression of racism, hatred, and violence with extreme gravity, especially the use of Nazi symbols." The council confirmed the school principal filed a police complaint immediately after the discovery and that police opened an investigation to identify those responsible. Both the council and the school pledged full cooperation with the police, emphasizing zero tolerance for any manifestations of hatred, racism, or violence. Police stated they are treating the break-in, vandalism, and damage to educational institutions, particularly the use of offensive symbols, with utmost seriousness and will work decisively to identify and bring the perpetrators to justice.