(MENAFN) Several airports across Canada and the United States were reportedly hit by a cyberattack on Tuesday, during which hackers displayed pro-Hamas slogans and insults targeting American and Israeli leaders on digital screens and through public address systems. Local reports said investigations have been launched into what appeared to be a coordinated cyber intrusion.

The breach is believed to have affected information screens and audio systems at two airports in British Columbia, Windsor International Airport in Ontario, and Harrisburg International Airport in Pennsylvania.

Images shared by local outlets showed airport displays carrying messages such as “Israel lost the war, Hamas won the war honorably,” alongside a statement criticizing US President Donald Trump. The screens also bore the phrase “Hacked by Mutarrif Siberislam,” which appeared to serve as the hacker’s signature. Audio messages reportedly included chants of “Free Palestine” and verbal attacks directed at both Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Officials in Kelowna confirmed that their systems had been compromised, stating that unauthorized access was gained to both flight information displays and public announcement systems. At Victoria International Airport, a spokesperson said only the intercom network had been breached. Transport Canada acknowledged awareness of the cyber incidents, which also affected Windsor International Airport, while authorities in Harrisburg confirmed that local, state, and federal agencies are now investigating.

The attacks took place shortly after Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire and prisoner exchange. Under the arrangement, the Palestinian faction released the final 20 Israeli hostages on Monday in return for nearly 2,000 Palestinian detainees, a deal mediated by the US, Qatar, Egypt, and Türkiye. The following day, Hamas began transferring the remains of several hostages who had died in captivity, with seven bodies handed over via the Red Cross.

The cyber incidents unfolded amid a broader surge in pro-Palestinian demonstrations and anti-Israel actions across Western nations, as criticism of Israel’s ongoing campaign in Gaza intensifies. The October 7 Hamas attack left around 1,200 people dead and 250 taken hostage, prompting Israel’s massive military response. According to Palestinian health officials, the ensuing Israeli bombardment and ground offensive have since resulted in more than 68,000 deaths and over 170,000 injuries in the Gaza Strip.

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