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The New York Times editor apartment vandalized incident in Greenwich Village sparked outrage early Friday morning. Activists defaced Executive Editor Joseph Kahn’s apartment building with red paint and graffiti referencing the Gaza war.
Graffiti outside Joseph Kahn’s home
The red paint covered walls and steps of the apartment. At the entrance, graffiti read: “Joe Kahn lies Gaza dies.” Police said no arrests have been made and confirmed the investigation is ongoing.
A Times spokesperson condemned the act. Charlie Stadtlander said: “Disagreeing with our reporting is one thing. Targeting individuals and families crosses a line.”
Similar attacks on the New York Times
The vandalism mirrors a July protest at The New York Times headquarters in Times Square. Red paint and the same slogan, “NYT lies Gaza dies,” appeared on the building. Police investigated but no suspects were named.
Activists have repeatedly used red paint to symbolize bloodshed in Gaza. Their actions targeted political offices, media outlets, and other institutions seen as complicit in the war narrative.
Background of the Gaza war protests
Since Hamas attacked Israel on October 7, 2023, protests have erupted across the United States. Demonstrators call for a ceasefire and accuse media outlets of biased coverage.
The attack killed 1,200 Israelis and led to 251 hostages. Israeli officials say 48 remain in Gaza, with only 20 believed alive. Meanwhile, the Palestinian Health Ministry reports 63,025 deaths and nearly 160,000 injuries in Gaza.
NYT faces continued backlash
Pro-Palestinian activists staged multiple demonstrations at the Times building in recent months. Some protestors occupied its lobby, leading to several arrests. Despite criticism, the paper defends its reporting as independent and rigorous.
The New York Times editor apartment vandalized case highlights growing tensions between activists and media institutions amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.
