Churchill statue in London defaced with anti-Israel messages

Fox News - WorldEN 2 min read 100% complete by Alex NitzbergFebruary 27, 2026 at 04:44 PM

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On February 27, 2026, the Winston Churchill statue in Parliament Square, London, was defaced with red paint and anti-Israel messages, including "Zionist war criminal" and "Globalise the Intifada." Police responded quickly and arrested a 38-year-old man on suspicion of racially aggravated criminal damage. A Dutch activist group, Free the Filton 24 NL, claimed responsibility for the vandalism, stating their action was to protest Churchill's legacy, with one member identifying him as a "war criminal." The group posted a statement online explaining their motives for defacing the statue.

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