France Suspects Russian Influence In Star Of David Graffiti

Photo dated October 31, 2023 shows stars of David spray-painted on Jewish homes in the 14th arrondissement, Paris, France. French police believe a graffiti campaign featuring Star of David stencils may have been the work of Russian intelligence. In the last 10 days around 250 blue Stars of David, similar to the one on the Israeli flag, have appeared on buildings in Paris and its suburbs. Investigators pointed out the Stars of David were randomly distributed, with no obvious Jewish connection in the choice of buildings. Also the message in the medium was confusing. Conceivably a blue Israeli flag, or what immediately evokes it, could be seen as a pro-Jewish sign. Surely any genuine antisemite would have found a clearer way of expressing their hate. Having caught and questioned two Moldovan nationals in connection with the first wave of stencils, French police and intelligence services now suspect the operation may be a classic piece of Russian dezinformatsiya (disinformation). Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRE

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