Lower Manhattan’s iconic “Charging Bull” statue was defaced with the hateful message “Death to Israel” as protesters waving Palestinian flags marched through the area Thursday night.
The graffiti written in black marker was located behind the ear of the bull, while “Free Palestine” was scrawled across its face, according to photos.
The vandalism was spotted by The Post as a crowd of anti-Israel protesters passed by the tourist hot spot.
Some in the group, including a man dressed in traditional Orthodox Jewish garb, climbed atop the bronze statue and waved Palestinian flags.
The protesters eventually made their way toward City Hall, where multiple people were arrested.
The NYPD said eight people were issued summonses for disorderly conduct and another was charged with resisting arrest and obstructing governmental administration.
The wave of people who flooded the streets of Lower Manhattan were part of an “Emergency Action For Gaza” rally in response to the deaths of over 100 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip early Thursday.