The Ottawa school that drew wide public attention for playing an Arabic song associated with Palestinian protest for Gaza as the music at its Remembrance Day service for students was hit with graffiti calling it “Hamas High.”

The red lettering was painted on the sign outside the main front doors of Sir Robert Borden High School on Greenbank Road. The words were added below the school’s name and beside the logo for the Ottawa-Carlton District School Board.

The school 'has been the focus of significant public attention due to the recent Remembrance Day events,' principal Aaron Hobbs wrote{ai:summary}<p>Sir Robert Borden High School in Ottawa faced backlash after playing an Arabic song linked to Palestinian protests during its Remembrance Day service. In response, graffiti labeling the school as “Hamas High” appeared on its sign.</p><p>The incident highlights the ongoing tensions surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and its impact on local communities. #society</p>

Graffiti attack dubs school that played Gaza protest song at Remembrance Day 'Hamas High'

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