Jerusalem – A number of graves of fallen IDF soldiers and a memorial plaque were discovered to be vandalized on Tuesday morning in the military section of the Mount of Olives cemetery in Jerusalem.
Israeli police released photographs of the damaged graves, showing smashed tombstones. The word “Nazis,” a Palestinian flags and scribbles were drawn to blot out the word “Israel” on a nearby commemorative memorial plaque from the Ministry of Defense.
Authorities have opened an investigation into the vandalism, and the IDF has been notified so that it can repair or replace the damaged tombstones and plaque.