Shaka Davis of Glenside was quoted in a 6ABC story about Monday’s vandalism at the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia.

According to their coverage, red spray paint covered an Israeli Flag, the building’s facade, and part of its plaza. Police are investigating the incident and say this is the second incident in just over a week.

“I don’t know a lot about the Weitzman Institute, but I know enough about that conflict over there; that’s it’s a sad thing,” Davis said. “I’m not angry. If anything, it just makes me aware of what’s happening outside our country. There are other conflicts that exist outside of America that we need to pay attention to.”

A museum spokesperson issued a statement in response:

We had been planning to refresh the faade signage with ‘Bring Them Home Now’ hostage messaging as we approach the incomprehensible two-year anniversary of their inhumane captivity. In light of the timing of the vandalism, we are working to install that signage sooner rather than replacing the flag for only a short time. As such, there may be a gap in signage for a few days.

6ABC’s video coverage is below:

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