Investigations underway after Israeli flag vandalism on Ben Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Police are searching for the person who vandalized the Israeli flag on Ben Franklin Parkway Friday morning.

The city has already replaced the destroyed flag with a new one.

However, traces of the red paint that was also sprayed all over the flag can still be seen on the street.

The vandalism occurred one day after a Drone attack in Tel Aviv one person was killed and at least eight other people injured.

The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia released a statement on the incident on Friday afternoon:

“The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia strongly condemns the vandalism of an Israeli flag on Benjamin Franklin Parkway this morning. This desecration followed last night’s terrorist attack in Israel and was intended to threaten and intimidate the Jewish community of Greater Philadelphia and further contributed to the rise of anti-Semitism across the country. We appreciate the work of Mayor Parker’s office in quickly removing the defaced flag, sending a clear message that there is zero tolerance for anti-Semitism and hate in Philadelphia.”