Starbucks vandalized by anti-Israeli graffiti [View all]
Multiple Durham businesses, including at least five Starbucks locations, were vandalized Saturday amid accusations the companies are supporting Israel in its war in Gaza against Hamas.
At approximately 4:55 a.m., 911 dispatchers advised that there were multiple vandalism calls throughout the city that appeared to be related, according to a Durham Police Department statement. Officers determined that seven businesses were vandalized.
Durham police did not identify all seven businesses, but Starbucks confirmed that at least five of its locations were vandalized. Kid Killers, Kids Killers and Dont Support Kid Killers were spray-painted all over the exterior of those Starbucks locations.
Pro-Palestinian groups have accused Starbucks of supporting Israel and called for a boycott of the coffee chain.
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