A Pennsylvania woman visited Myrtle Beach Monday morning and saw a strange sight.In large letters, someone had written F*** Israel in the sand at the Holiday Sands Hotel.It is heartbreaking to think that Jewish families who woke up on vacation this morning are subject to such hatred. Liora Rez, Executive director of StopAntisemitism.org received the report from the tourist, who declined to speak with reporters. We are hopeful that the Myrtle Beach Police will catch those responsible and punish them accordingly.The message was reported by the vacationer to Master Cpl. Thomas Vest stated. Rez claimed that Rez spotted the image around 8 a.m. and took a photograph. Vest stated that police responded at 9 a.m. however, the words were already gone.Myrtle Beach police said Monday night that they don't condone such behavior and shared in the concern of their communities. For more information, please call the Myrtle Beach Police Department on 843-918-1382.StopAntisemitism.org forms part of a non profit foundation. It works to hold antisemites responsible and create consequences for their bigoted acts. According to its website, it exposes the threat they pose to all Americans, and shows how their ideologies are inconsistent with American values, morals and principles.The group posted a social media message Monday saying that it was sad to think Jewish children are seeing this while on vacation. They also tag the Myrtle Beach police department and city government Twitter handles.Myrtle Beach (NC) - F*ck Israel was spotted in the sand by the Holiday Sands.It is sad to see Jewish children seeing this while on vacation @MyrtleBeachGov pic.twitter.com/CbG6jzH8UU StopAntisemitism.orgAccording to the Associated Press, this message came a few weeks after Israel launched an air strike on Gaza Strip. It ended a ceasefire between Israel, Hamas and Israel.Continue the storyAccording to the AP, the Israeli military claimed that the airstrikes were directed at Hamas militant sites.According to the AP, thousands of protestors marched in American cities to demand an end the Israeli airstrikes on Gaza.According to AP, the protests were in response to violence that left 145 Palestinians in Gaza dead and eight Israelis wounded.Rez was informed by the vacationer that there was not much traffic at the beach when the message was displayed and that it was probably only for a few hours. She said that Rez took the message seriously and that police were supportive.Brenda Bethune, Myrtle Beach Mayor, stated Monday afternoon that she was unaware about the incident. She did not respond to The Sun News' request for a statement late in the day.
