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Vandalism Strikes Kahn's Apartment Amid Gaza Tensions

8/30/2025

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Joseph Kahn's New York apartment was vandalized with red paint and graffiti stating, “Joe Kahn lies Gaza dies.”
This incident follows prior vandalism at the New York Times headquarters related to its Gaza coverage.
The NYPD is investigating, and the Times has condemned the vandalism while cooperating with authorities.
The Israel-Hamas conflict has led to over 63,000 casualties in Gaza.

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Story summary

Joseph Kahn's New York apartment was vandalized with red paint and graffiti stating, “Joe Kahn lies Gaza dies.”
This incident follows prior vandalism at the New York Times headquarters related to its Gaza coverage.
The NYPD is investigating, and the Times has condemned the vandalism while cooperating with authorities.
The Israel-Hamas conflict has led to over 63,000 casualties in Gaza.