Amsterdam Police investigate vandalism against Anne Frank statue, but no arrests have been made

() – An Anne Frank monument in Amsterdam’s Rivierenbuurt neighborhood was defaced with the word “Gaza” in red on Tuesday, according to the city’s mayor, who condemned the vandalism.

Photos show the word “Gaza” written in red paint on the podium of a statue of Anne Frank.

“This young woman, who was so brutally murdered by the Nazis at the age of 15, reminds us and our city every day of humanity and sweetness, in the most difficult circumstances,” said the city’s mayor, Femke Halsema. , in a post on his official Instagram.

“Whoever it was, what a shame! There is no excuse for this. No Palestinian was helped by tarnishing their precious statue,” he added.

The Amsterdam Police investigate the acts of vandalism against the statue of Anne Frank, but no arrests have been made. A police spokesperson told on Wednesday that police received a report of vandalism on Tuesday afternoon. “The agents went to the statue, saw the graffiti and began an investigation. “This investigation has not led to any arrests yet,” the spokesperson said.