Antisemitic Graffiti Spree in Janesville Parks [developing]
Key Questions
What kind of graffiti was found in Janesville parks?
Antisemitic graffiti including swastikas, 'F--- Israel', and 'HOLOHOAX' appeared in parks like Lustig over the weekend.
How is the city responding to the graffiti?
City crews are repainting the vandalism, but it has returned in some spots. The Janesville Police Department is investigating as hate crimes.
Which areas were targeted by the antisemitic graffiti?
Several Janesville city parks and trails, including Lustig Park, were hit, targeting the local Jewish community.
Rash of hate graffiti (swastikas, 'F--- Israel', 'HOLOHOAX') hits parks like Lustig over weekend; city crews repaint but vandals return, PD investigating as hate crimes amid community concern.
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Updated May 6, 2026