Record High Antisemitic Incidents in the US with Israel-Related Cases Leading
The Anti-Defamation League reports antisemitic incidents surged to 9,354 in 2024, with over half linked to Israel and Zionism amid escalating tensions.
The upshot, for numerous Jewish leaders, is a balancing act: Decrying flagrant acts of antisemitism as well as what they consider to be the administration’s exploitation of the issue to target individuals and institutions it dislikes.
Anti-Defamation League says anger at Israel is now the driving force behind antisemitism in the US
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The overall number of incidents affecting Jewish institutions also dropped by 14 percent from 2023 to 2024, but remained historically high, according to the researchers.
Antisemitic incidents hit all-time high for 4th year in a row last year
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The persistent increase in antisemitic incidents over the past four years is a stark reminder that antisemitism continues to impact our communities.
Antisemitic incidents jump to all-time recorded high, Massachusetts reports 5th most in country
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The report noted the continued increase shows antisemitism “has become a persistent reality for American Jewish communities rather than a temporary spike in the months immediately after the Hamas-led attack on Israel on October 7, 2023.”
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This is the fourth year in a row that the number of antisemitic incidents across the country broke previous records.
Antisemitic incidents break record for 4th straight year, ADL finds
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Summary
According to the Anti-Defamation League’s (ADL) 2024 report, antisemitic incidents in the US surged to a record-high 9,354, marking a 5% increase from 2023. Significantly, 58% of these incidents were linked to criticisms of Israel or Zionism, often observed at anti-Israel protests following the Hamas attacks on October 7, 2023. The audit indicates a troubling trend, particularly among college campuses, where incidents rose by 84%. As antisemitism persists as a grim reality for American Jews, the ADL emphasizes the need for proactive engagement to combat hate.
Perspectives
9,354 antisemitic incidents recorded in 2024, marking a 5% increase from the previous year and setting a new all-time high since tracking began in 1979.
For the first time, more than half (58%) of these incidents were connected to Israel or Zionism, often occurring during protests linked to the Israel-Hamas conflict.
The report highlights ongoing concerns about antisemitism in various environments, including significant increases on college campuses, while also addressing the complexity of differentiating between legitimate criticism of Israel and antisemitic rhetoric.