Pro-Palestinian protesters vandalize US Veterans Cemetery, revealing anti-Israel and anti-America sentiment
Pro-Palestinian Demonstrators Deface Los Angeles National Cemetery
During the weekend, a group of pro-Palestinian demonstrators committed a disgraceful act by defacing the Los Angeles National Cemetery. This sacred burial ground holds the remains of 85,000 veterans and their families, spanning from the American Civil War to present day.
🚨 VIDEO OF PRO-PALESTINIAN PROTESTERS DEFACING U.S. MILITARY CEMETERY
85,000 American soldiers from 19th, 20th, and 21st century wars are buried at Los Angeles National Cemetery.
Reminder: the pro-Israel side loves America 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/ZFWUgzXIab
— Sia Kordestani (@SiaKordestani) January 7, 2024
The California Penal Code clearly states that such actions are considered criminal offenses. Those who maliciously destroy or damage any part of a cemetery or mortuary can face imprisonment.
Destroys, cuts, mutilates, effaces, or otherwise injures, tears down, or removes any tomb, monument, memorial, or marker in a cemetery, or any gate, door, fence, wall, post or railing, or any enclosure for the protection of a cemetery or mortuary or any property in a cemetery or mortuary. Obliterates any grave, vault, niche, or crypt. Destroys, cuts, breaks or injures any mortuary building or any building, statuary, or ornamentation within the limits of a cemetery.
The vandals spray-painted the words “Free Gaza” on the entrance of the memorial, later adding the provocative term “intifada,” which calls for a war against the Jewish population in Israel.
Today, pro-Hamas extremists in LA sunk to a new low vandalizing the venerable grounds of the Los Angeles National Cemetery, where 85K American heroes who sacrificed their lives for our freedom are interned. They even used a Nazi concentration camp symbol of an upside red triangle pic.twitter.com/53z4y0acRT
— Sam Yebri (@samyebri) January 7, 2024
The demonstrators chanted slogans such as “long live Palestine,” “there is only one solution,” and “from the river from the sea, Palestine will be free,” as highlighted by National Review.
California congressman Brad Sherman tweeted, “More proof that the people who hate #Israel, also hate America. Here, at the Los Angeles National Cemetery in my district, they deface a cemetery for those who gave their lives to end slavery and protect the world from fascism.”
More proof that the people who hate #Israel, also hate America.
Here, at the Los Angeles National Cemetery in my district, they deface a cemetery for those who gave their lives to end slavery and protect the world from fascism. https://t.co/0gO4zK8gnN
— Congressman Brad Sherman (@BradSherman) January 8, 2024
— Sam Yebri (@samyebri) January 8, 2024
The anti-America crowd returned not to clean up their vile crime but to add a pro-genocide against Jews postscript: “intifada.” Jews are becoming increasingly unsafe in America because our leaders refuse to acknowledge the danger posed by these growing extremist forces in America pic.twitter.com/BUtzKwu4An
— Sam Yebri (@samyebri) January 7, 2024
The Los Angeles National Cemetery, established in May 1889, holds great historical significance. It was initially designated for the Pacific Branch National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers and is the resting place for fourteen Medal of Honor recipients.
“A Veteran’s spouse, widow or widower, minor dependent children, and under certain conditions, unmarried adult children with disabilities may also be eligible for burial. Eligible spouses and children may be buried even if they predecease the Veteran,” as stated by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
What steps should be taken by authorities to investigate and hold those responsible for the act of vandalism at the Los Angeles National Cemetery accountable
Article”>Israel, also hate America. Here, at the Los Angeles National Cemetery in my district, they deface a cemetery for those who gave their lives to end slavery and protect the world from fascism. pic.twitter.com/2S5ml7mP1D
— Rep. Brad Sherman (@BradSherman) January 7, 2024
This act of vandalism not only shows a blatant disregard for the sanctity of a cemetery but also reveals a complete lack of respect for the brave men and women who have served and sacrificed their lives for their country. The actions of these pro-Palestinian demonstrators are not only illegal but also deeply disrespectful to the memory of those buried in the Los Angeles National Cemetery.
Furthermore, the use of a Nazi concentration camp symbol, namely an upside-down red triangle, is a horrifying act that trivializes the atrocities committed during the Holocaust. Such a symbol should never be used lightly or as a means of promoting any political agenda. It is offensive and deeply hurtful to those who suffered and lost their lives during that dark period of history.
It is crucial to differentiate between expressing grievances and engaging in destructive and offensive behavior. While individuals have the right to voice their opinions and engage in peaceful protests, vandalizing a cemetery crosses the line of acceptable protest methods. It is an act that not only harms the memory and dignity of the deceased but also seeks to incite division and hatred.
It is important for the authorities to swiftly investigate this act of vandalism and hold those responsible accountable for their actions. There is no place in our society for such behavior, and it is crucial for justice to be served. The memory of those buried in the Los Angeles National Cemetery deserves to be respected and protected.
Furthermore, it is essential for society to engage in meaningful dialogue and understanding to address the complex issues surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Acts of vandalism and violence only serve to deepen divisions and hinder the possibility of a peaceful resolution. It is incumbent upon individuals to seek peaceful avenues for expressing their grievances and to engage in constructive dialogue to foster understanding and empathy.
The defacement of the Los Angeles National Cemetery by pro-Palestinian demonstrators is a reprehensible act that deserves condemnation. It is a violation of the law, a disrespectful act towards the memory of the deceased, and a hindrance to the pursuit of peace. It is our collective responsibility to reject such behavior and strive for understanding, empathy, and peaceful resolutions.
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