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The FBI and constabulary are investigating the damaging of astir 180 gravestones astatine 2 Jewish cemeteries successful Cincinnati
CINCINANTI -- The FBI and constabulary successful Cincinnati are investigating the damaging of astir 180 gravestones astatine 2 Jewish cemeteries.
The tombstones, immoderate dating backmost to the precocious 1800s, apt were knocked implicit betwixt June 25 and Monday, according to the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati.
The harm was recovered successful 2 Jewish sections of the Covedale Cemetery analyzable connected Monday. Some of the tombstones cracked successful half, the enactment said. Most were pushed face-down.
“Our hearts spell retired to the families affected by this senseless vandalism. The Jewish assemblage successful Cincinnati is resilient and we are committed to repairing the harm and restoring the sanctity of these ineffable spaces," the federation said successful a statement.
It asked anyone with accusation to travel guardant and assistance with the investigation.
The vandalism comes amid a surge successful antisemitism successful the U.S. and abroad.
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