They wrote: "Thank you to the soldiers who protect us."
The red paint was used by chance, but it has taken on a grim significance.
"Because of the war, there will be no festive reception."
The Eastern Theatre Command inserted shots of aircraft carrier formations and J-20 fighter jets, reminding viewers of its battlefield capabilities.
"The Common Thread" was painted on the exterior of an event venue in Pico-Robertson, a heavily Jewish neighborhood known for its abundance of synagogues and kosher restaurants.
His work expresses a fundamental connection between the act of painting and the world of cinema, the photographed image and cinematic editing.
The painting is accompanied by inscriptions calling for God to protect the city, which experts call “unique for Christian art.”
Creators of the pigment-less paint say it is more environmentally friendly than traditional paint.
Canadian-born Jerusalemite painter unveils her first solo show.