Police launch investigation into Hamas-related graffiti across Bronte, Tamarama and Bondi Beach

Police have released CCTV images of the man they want to talk to after a series of Hamas-themed graffiti attacks across the eastern suburbs.

Hamas-related graffiti spotted on a structure near Bronte Beach. Picture: 2GB

An investigation is under way after police discovered Hamas-related graffiti in multiple locations across Sydney’s eastern suburbs overnight including Bronte, Tamarama and Bondi Beach.

Officers located the graffiti on “multiple structures” across the three beaches shortly before 11pm on Sunday night.

The Executive Council of Australian Jewry urged authorities to ‘put an end to this hatred’.

Co-CEO of the Australian Jewry Council, Alex Ryvchin. Picture: John Feder.

“This daubing of public property with the name of a proscribed terrorist organisation is intended to distress and intimidate our community and make us feel unsafe in this country,” Co-Chief Executive Alex Ryvchin said.

“It is part of a pattern of behaviour that is escalating in areas with large Jewish communities as we mark the first anniversary of the October 7 horrors. Sydneysiders and our community should not have to face these acts of support for a group that just carried out the mass slaughter of our brethren and has pledged to attack Jews throughout the world.

As inquiries continue, investigators have released images of a man they believe might be able to assist with inquires. Picture: NSW Police

“People have need to think about the effect of their conduct and face consequences for their actions. We urge the authorities to investigate and put an end to this hatred.”

As inquiries continue, investigators have released images of a man they believe might be able to assist with inquires.

Security footage has been released as police try piece together who was responsible for the vandalism. Picture: NSW Police

The male is depicted wearing a grey long sleeve shirt, black jeans, white/grey shoes, a grey beanie and blue face mask.

The incident was first revealed by 2GB radio, with listeners sharing photos of the defacement.

Police have launched Strike Force Cadomin to investigate the graffiti and are urging anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000 as inquiries continue.

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