A prominent billboard in Melbourne’s Inner-North has been defaced with pro-Hamas graffiti on the second anniversary of the October 7 attacks, sparking widespread outrage.

The words “Glory to Hamas” were spray-painted above the busy intersection of Alexandra Parade and Brunswick Street in Fitzroy.

Victoria Premier Jacinta Allan has condemned the offensive message, saying “every effort” was underway to remove it.

She emphasised, “This is not in the spirit of peace. I won’t even give breath to the name of that organisation that’s mentioned on that billboard … we should be wrapping our arms around members of our Jewish community,” while speaking to ABC Melbourne.

Caulfield MP David Southwick described the graffiti as “triggering” for Australia’s Jewish community, also speaking to ABC Melbo

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