Vast Graffiti Portraying Gaza Conflict Re-emerges - University once more adorned with large graffiti depicting the Gaza conflict
In the heart of Munich, the Ludwig-Maximilians-University (LMU) has been a hotspot for politically charged incidents related to the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict. Over the past few months, the university has seen a series of conflicts, student activism, and event cancellations tied to the conflict.
One of the most recent incidents involved unknown individuals spraying a large anti-Hamas slogan on the outer wall of LMU. The graffiti, which reads "Fuck Gaza" and "Fuck Hamas", is approximately seven meters long and was likely applied over the weekend.
The university is not a stranger to such controversies. In July, unknown persons sprayed a "Free Gaza" slogan on the roof of LMU and raised a Palestinian flag. Although the flag was later removed and new roof tiles installed, the damage is estimated to cost several hundred euros.
The Haidhausen district, where LMU is located, has also been affected. A house wall in the area was found with the words "Zion", "Terror", and a red Star of David sprayed across it, resulting in damage amounting to several thousand euros.
As the incidents at LMU and the Haidhausen district unfold, police are investigating whether they are connected. So far, no arrests have been made in relation to these incidents.
LMU has been in the spotlight due to protests related to the Israel-Gaza conflict before. Ongoing conflicts between the town council and students camped at the university have been reported, as well as cancellations of university events linked to the conflict. A pro-Palestinian protest camp was located nearby LMU for about half a year and was dismantled in November 2024.
The police and authorities in Germany have responded to Gaza-related protests with restrictions and surveillance measures that limit expression and freedom of assembly. Although specific detailed reports exclusively about police actions at LMU were not found, this contextual approach may relate to LMU's case as well.
As the investigations continue, witnesses are being sought to help shed light on these incidents at LMU and the Haidhausen district. The university and the community at large are encouraged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities.
The recent graffiti at Ludwig-Maximilians-University (LMU) and the Haidhausen district, with politically charged statements related to the Israel-Gaza conflict, fall under the category of crime-and-justice incidents. The Commission, in its role to protect workers, could also be asked to submit a proposal for a directive on the protection of workers from the psychological risks related to exposure to such controversies.
