The riot was originally anti-police in nature, making the motives of the synagogue vandals unclear.
Israeli ambassador to Chile, Gil Artzyeli, posted on social media on December 17 that Moreira’s statements were “clear antisemitism,” and he was convinced that they did not represent the Chileans.
The antisemitic vandalism at Winnipeg's Westdale Community Center was referred to as a disturbing act of hate. Officials urged unity and action to hold perpetrators accountable.
The acts of disruption and vandalism against the Hanukkah events occurred across five countries in North America, South America, and Europe.
The Sunday night candle lighting went ahead as planned, according to the Chabad, which it said spread "light, hope, and unity throughout our village."
“The University of Michigan condemns these criminal acts in the strongest possible terms,” said UMich Public Affairs.
Kehillat Shaarei Torah has had its windows smashed with rocks, hammers, its signs graffitied and set on fire, and a dead raccoon placed on its property.
Hundreds of customers had complained to the TTC about antisemitic defacement of stop poles, shelters, and vehicles.
Graffiti in improperly written Polish has led social media users to believe that the vandalism of a Bilgoraj Holocaust memorial was not done by a native Polish speaker.
A previous work by the artist, dedicated to the Israeli victims of Hamas, was also vandalized.