Synagogue's pro-Israel banner vandalized, prompting Montgomery County police investigation

Montgomery County police are investigating after a pro-Israel banner was torn down outside of a synagogue in Potomac.

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Police say the vandalism at Har Shalom was reported on Monday around 6:30 p.m.

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A photo shows where the banned – which read "Har Shalom supports Israel" – was ripped down.

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The synagogue at 11510 Falls Road does not have surveillance cameras, so police say they want to hear from anyone who might have a camera facing the building.


 

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