Hamas-related graffiti appears at popular Sydney beaches

The vandals targeted public shelters on popular Sydney beaches.

Disgusting graffiti has appeared at shelters on popular Sydney beaches overnight.

The graffiti with the word “HAMAS” was spray painted in black on public shelters, at Bronte, Tamarama and Bondi beaches on Sunday night.

Police are investigating the spraying of graffiti with the word "HAMAS" on buildings near beaches in Sydney's eastern suburbs. Buildings, including public shelters, at Bronte, Tamarama and Bondi beaches were targeted overnight.

Police are investigating the spraying of graffiti with the word "HAMAS" on buildings near beaches in Sydney's eastern suburbs. Buildings, including public shelters, at Bronte, Tamarama and Bondi beaches were targeted overnight.

Hamas is the name of the militant Islamic movement in the Middle East fighting a bitter war against Israel.

Red tape has been placed over the graffiti by council rangers and will be painted over.

Strike Force Cadomin has been set up to investigate the incident.

Anyone with information should call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Originally published as Hamas-related graffiti appears at popular Sydney beaches