The symbol of anti-Israel demonstrators with painted red hands is a symbol of "brutality and human depravity," and represents Israel's "existential threat."
Red painted hands that many anti-Israel demonstrators show has a deeper meaning that is meant to signify the "emasculation of Jews" and represent a "bloody defeat."
Pittsburgh police increased patrols in Squirrel Hill this week after vandals defaced at least 10 “We Stand With Israel” yard signs with images of bloody handprints — the latest in a spike of antisemitic activity in both the Pittsburgh region and nationwide. The yard signs were vandalized Monday and Tuesday