Gail’s Bakery Vandalized With Anti-Israel Graffiti

On Feb. 19, 2026, a newly opened Gail’s Bakery in Archway, north London, was vandalized with red paint and anti‑Israel graffiti reading “Free Gaza” and “Boycott Gail’s Funds Israeli Tech.” Police said the vandals fled before officers arrived; the company and groups condemned the attack while protesters cited Bain Capital’s reported investments in Israeli tech. The episode raised safety, reputational, and community tensions for the chain.