Global Surge in Antisemitism: New Report Examines Impact of Recent Conflict
Keren Setton provides a comprehensive report on the surge of antisemitism across the globe, which has been highlighted by the Annual Antisemitism Worldwide report from Tel Aviv University and the Anti-Defamation League. The study reveals a sharp increase in antisemitic incidents from 2022 to 2023, with the rise exacerbated by the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel, which claimed approximately 1,200 lives.
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The attack deeply affected Israel and its citizens, and the aftermath saw an intensified wave of antisemitism globally. Holocaust survivor Myriam Avidan and Professor Uriya Shavit provide personal insights into the disturbing rise in antisemitism, with Shavit emphasizing that the recent conflict in Gaza has been a catalyst for antisemitic attacks in the West. The report notes a considerable rise in antisemitic incidents in multiple Western countries, with universities in the US becoming focal points for demonstrations that leave Jewish students feeling unsafe.
Shavit criticizes the ineffective response to antisemitism and calls for better legislation. Avidan reflects on the parallels between the recent events and her own experience during the Holocaust, advocating for continued vigilance in combating antisemitism. For a more detailed examination of this disturbing trend and insights from key individuals, read the full article by Keren Setton.
