Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) –A protest graffiti reading “Israel kills children” appeared above Antwerp’s Kennedy Tunnel toward Ghent. Spokesperson Stefanie Nagels said cleanup crews will remove it today for road safety.
As VRT News reported, drivers passing through the Kennedy Tunnel in Antwerp toward Ghent now see a large protest message painted on the building above the tunnel. The graffiti says “Israel kills children,” a clear sign of anger over the fighting in Gaza and the deaths of many civilians, including children.
What does Israel kills children graffiti on the Antwerp Kennedy Tunnel mean
No one knows who painted the graffiti or when it was done, and no group has said they are behind it. Spokesperson Stefanie Nagels explained that cleaning teams have been told to start right away.
She said,
“That will happen today,”
and noted the writing will be cleared no later than Thursday evening. Officials say the graffiti is being removed to keep roads safe. Pictures or words on walls and bridges can grab a driver’s attention for a moment.
The Kennedy Tunnel in Antwerp is one of Belgium’s busiest traffic routes, carrying thousands of vehicles daily between Antwerp and Ghent. Officials mentioned that because of its high visibility, any markings or graffiti there quickly attract public attention.
Similar protest graffiti has appeared in European cities before, often linked to anger over conflicts like the war in Gaza. In 2022, a similar incident happened in Brussels when activists sprayed anti‑NATO messages on the Leopold II Tunnel walls ahead of a major summit.
The graffiti was visible to thousands of commuters and drew media attention before being removed within hours. Officials at the time said the quick cleanup was needed to keep drivers focused and to stop the tunnel from becoming a stage for ongoing protest slogans.
