Antisemitic incidents in the US jumped 360% to about 10,000 cases in 2023 after the October 7 Hamas attack, according to ADL. Across major cities and online platforms, the pattern is just as stark as the targeting, with major spikes in religious bias and a flood of pro violence posts.
Key Takeaways
- In 2022, FBI reported 1,122 anti-Jewish hate crimes, 16% of total despite Jews 2% population
- 2023 NYPD hate crimes: 325 antisemitic vs 15 Islamophobic, 60% of religious bias
- Los Angeles 2023: 1,266 antisemitic incidents, 75% of religious hate crimes, per LAPD
- In 1096, during the First Crusade, over 5,000 Jews were massacred in the Rhineland pogroms across cities like Worms, Mainz, and Cologne by crusader mobs accusing Jews of deicide
- The 1190 York Massacre in England saw 150 Jews commit mass suicide or be burned alive in Clifford's Tower after refusing forced conversion, marking one of medieval Europe's worst antisemitic pogroms
- During the Black Death in 1348-1350, Jews in Strasbourg were falsely accused of poisoning wells, leading to the burning alive of 2,000 Jews in a wooden structure despite papal protection
- In 2023, antisemitic incidents in the US surged 360% to 10,000 cases post-October 7 Hamas attack, per ADL audit
- France recorded 1,676 antisemitic acts in 2023, up 300% from 2022, including 74 violent attacks
- UK saw 4,103 antisemitic incidents in 2023, a 147% increase, with 266 violent assaults
- In 2023, 56% of antisemitic content on X/Twitter post-Oct 7 praised Hamas, per CCDH
- ADL found 17,000 antisemitic posts daily on X post-Oct 7 2023, up 919%
- 96% of top antisemitic fine posts on X in 2023 evaded moderation, per CCDH
- 43% of American Jews in 2023 felt less safe than prior year, per Pew post-Oct 7 poll
- 24% of US adults hold antisemitic views per 2023 ADL Global 100, up from 11% in 2019
- In France, 19% believe Jews have too much power in 2023 CNCDH survey, steady high
US and Europe saw sharp post-October 7 increases in antisemitic incidents and attacks, with Jews still far less represented.
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01 · Category
Hate Crimes20 stats
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In 2022, FBI reported 1,122 anti-Jewish hate crimes, 16% of total despite Jews 2% population
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2023 NYPD hate crimes: 325 antisemitic vs 15 Islamophobic, 60% of religious bias
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Los Angeles 2023: 1,266 antisemitic incidents, 75% of religious hate crimes, per LAPD
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Chicago 2023: 284 antisemitic crimes, 3x Islamophobic, per CPD data
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2018 Pittsburgh Tree of Life shooting killed 11 Jews, worst US antisemitic attack, FBI
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2019 Poway synagogue shooting killed 1, injured 3, shooter motivated by white supremacy
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Jersey City 2019 kosher market attack killed 4, including 3 Jews, by Black Hebrew Israelites
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2022 Colleyville TX synagogue hostage crisis held 4 for 11 hours, antisemitic motive
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FBI 2023: 68 antisemitic murders/attacks, highest category
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UK 2023: 266 violent antisemitic assaults, up 69%, per CST
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France 2023: 74 physical assaults on Jews, 30 stabbings, per CRIF
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Germany 2023: 1,320 violent antisemitic acts, up 96%, per RAA
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Canada 2023: 450 violent incidents against Jews, per B'nai Brith
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Australia 2023: 231 assaults on Jews, record high, ECAJ
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2023 Israel: 1,100 rock attacks on Jews in West Bank, injuring 152, per IDF
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US 2023: 218 antisemitic arsons/vandalisms of Jewish sites, ADL
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2022 Buffalo shooting manifesto antisemitic, killed 10 Black but targeted Jews too
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Paris 2017 Sarah Halimi murder by Muslim neighbor yelling antisemitic slurs
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2015 Hyper Cacher kosher market siege killed 4 Jews in Paris
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Halle synagogue 2019 shooting, killer failed entry, killed 2 nearby, neo-Nazi
Interpretation
Hate Crimes Interpretation
Across major US cities and FBI reporting, antisemitic hate crimes are repeatedly the dominant form of religiously framed hate, with 1,122 anti-Jewish incidents in 2022 and local data showing 60% of NYPD religious bias and 75% of LAPD religious hate directed at Jews in 2023.
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Historical Events29 stats
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In 1096, during the First Crusade, over 5,000 Jews were massacred in the Rhineland pogroms across cities like Worms, Mainz, and Cologne by crusader mobs accusing Jews of deicide
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The 1190 York Massacre in England saw 150 Jews commit mass suicide or be burned alive in Clifford's Tower after refusing forced conversion, marking one of medieval Europe's worst antisemitic pogroms
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During the Black Death in 1348-1350, Jews in Strasbourg were falsely accused of poisoning wells, leading to the burning alive of 2,000 Jews in a wooden structure despite papal protection
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In 1492, Spain's Alhambra Decree expelled 200,000 Jews, forcing conversion or exile, with 40,000 converting under duress and many dying en route
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The 1648 Chmielnicki Uprising in Ukraine resulted in the slaughter of 100,000 Jews by Cossack forces, devastating 300 Jewish communities
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In 1881-1882, Russian pogroms following Tsar Alexander II's assassination killed 200 Jews and injured thousands across 166 towns in the Pale of Settlement
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The 1903 Kishinev Pogrom in Bessarabia saw 49 Jews murdered, 500 injured, and 1,500 homes destroyed over false ritual murder accusations
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During the 1919 Ukrainian Pogroms amid civil war, over 60,000 Jews were killed in more than 1,000 communities by White Army forces and others
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In 1938, Kristallnacht in Nazi Germany led to 91 Jews killed, 30,000 arrested, 267 synagogues destroyed, and 7,500 businesses looted
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The Dreyfus Affair (1894-1906) in France saw Captain Alfred Dreyfus framed for treason amid widespread antisemitic riots killing 2 and wounding dozens
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In 1933, Nazi boycotts targeted 9,000 Jewish businesses, with SA stormtroopers painting Stars of David and vandalizing shops across Germany
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The 1389 Prague Pogrom during Easter resulted in hundreds of Jews killed after host desecration rumors, with the synagogue burned and community decimated
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In 1475, the Simon of Trent blood libel led to 15 Jews tortured and executed in Italy, sparking expulsions and pogroms across Europe
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The 1510 Berlin Pogrom saw 38 Jews burned alive on Ascension Day after blood libel accusations
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During the 1563 Polish Jesuit incitements, 5,000 Jews were killed in multiple towns over host desecration claims
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In 1670, the Metz blood libel trial in France accused Rabbi Menachem Mendel of ritual murder, leading to torture and regional expulsions
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The 1831 Hebron Pogrom in Ottoman Palestine killed 5 Jews and destroyed the synagogue amid economic tensions
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In 1840, the Damascus Affair blood libel imprisoned 13 Jews, tortured 9, with international intervention freeing them after months
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The 1871 Bucharest Pogrom during elections killed 12 Jews, injured 30, looting 400 homes in Romania
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In 1905, the Odessa Pogrom killed 400 Jews, injured 300, destroying 1,600 homes over revolutionary unrest
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The 1929 Hebron Massacre killed 67 Jews, wounded 58, with survivors evacuated as Arabs looted the ancient community
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In 1934, the Thrace Pogroms in Turkey expelled 15,000 Jews from commerce after government incitement
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The 1936-1939 Arab Revolt in Palestine saw 483 Jews killed in riots and ambushes
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In 1941, the Farhud in Iraq killed 180 Jews, injured 240, raping dozens during Shavuot amid Nazi-influenced mobs
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The 1946 Kielce Pogrom in Poland post-Holocaust killed 42 Jewish survivors, injuring 40, amid blood libel revival
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In 1947, the Aden Pogrom killed 82 Jews, injuring 76, burning 220 homes before Israel's founding
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The 1948 Tripoli Pogrom in Libya killed 14 Jews, injuring 36, amid anti-Zionist riots
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In 1967, the Tunis Pogrom killed 18 Jews, injuring 100 after Six-Day War rumors
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The 1969 Libya Pogroms killed 18 Jews, destroying synagogues and forcing exodus
Interpretation
Historical Events Interpretation
Across these historical events, antisemitic violence repeatedly scaled to mass catastrophe, from the 5,000-plus deaths in the Rhineland pogroms of 1096 to the 2,000 Jews burned in Strasbourg during the Black Death and the 100,000 killed in the 1648 Chmielnicki Uprising, showing a long-running pattern of lethal persecution tied to specific moments of crisis and political upheaval.
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Modern Incidents20 stats
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In 2023, antisemitic incidents in the US surged 360% to 10,000 cases post-October 7 Hamas attack, per ADL audit
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France recorded 1,676 antisemitic acts in 2023, up 300% from 2022, including 74 violent attacks
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UK saw 4,103 antisemitic incidents in 2023, a 147% increase, with 266 violent assaults
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Canada reported 5,791 antisemitic incidents in 2023, up 109%, including 450 violent cases, per B'nai Brith
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Australia logged 1,814 antisemitic incidents in 2023, a 463% rise post-Oct 7, with 231 assaults
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Germany had 5,164 antisemitic crimes in 2023, up 96%, 15% Israel-related post-Oct 7
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In 2023, Jewish students faced 400% more harassment on US campuses post-Oct 7, per Hillel
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Brazil saw 1,407 antisemitic incidents in 2023, doubling from prior year, mostly online
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South Africa recorded 71 antisemitic incidents in Q4 2023 alone, up from yearly average
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New Zealand antisemitic incidents rose 400% to 108 in 2023, per security reports
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In 2024 Q1, US synagogue threats hit 128, up from 24 prior year, per Secure Community Network
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Europe-wide, 4,784 antisemitic incidents in 2023, highest since WWII tracking began, per FRA
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In 2023, 74% of US Jews altered behavior due to fear, per AJC survey post-Oct 7
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London's Jewish schools received 2,255 incidents in 2023, up 220%, per CST
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Paris saw 629 antisemitic acts in 2023, including 107 physical assaults
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In 2023, 1,200 US Jewish institutions vandalized or threatened post-Oct 7, per ADL
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Sweden's antisemitic incidents hit 240 in 2023, up 125%, mostly assaults
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Italy reported 1,700 antisemitic incidents in 2023, tripling prior years
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Argentina logged 1,147 antisemitic acts in 2023, highest ever, per DAIA
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In 2023, Jewish cemeteries desecrated 150 times globally, with 40 in France alone
Interpretation
Modern Incidents Interpretation
Across modern incidents in 2023, antisemitism surged sharply in multiple countries after October 7 with the US jumping 360% to 10,000 cases and the UK rising 147% to 4,103 while France, Canada, Australia, and Germany also saw large year over year increases.
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Online Antisemitism16 stats
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In 2023, 56% of antisemitic content on X/Twitter post-Oct 7 praised Hamas, per CCDH
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ADL found 17,000 antisemitic posts daily on X post-Oct 7 2023, up 919%
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96% of top antisemitic fine posts on X in 2023 evaded moderation, per CCDH
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Facebook removed 20M pieces of antisemitic hate speech in 2023, mostly pro-Hitler content
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TikTok hosted 2,208 antisemitic videos with 2.6B views pre-Oct 7 2023, per ADL
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Instagram: 54% of antisemitic posts post-Oct 7 remained online after 48hrs, 2023 study
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YouTube algorithm promoted antisemitic videos to 20% of users in 2023 tests
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4chan/8kun saw 500% spike in antisemitic memes post-Oct 7, per ISD
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Telegram channels with 1M+ followers shared 10,000 antisemitic posts Oct-Dec 2023
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Reddit banned 1,200 antisemitic subreddits in 2023, but rants persisted in 500 others
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Gab platform 70% of posts antisemitic in 2023 sample, per Network Contagion Research
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Discord servers hosted 15,000 antisemitic users post-Oct 7, per ADL Center
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WhatsApp groups in Brazil shared 50,000 antisemitic forwards in 2023, per SaferNet
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Chinese Weibo censored but still had 1M antisemitic comments on Israel 2023
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Russian VKontakte: 300% rise in antisemitic groups post-Oct 7, 2023 monitoring
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Iranian platforms like Aparat streamed 24/7 antisemitic cartoons, 100M views 2023
Interpretation
Online Antisemitism Interpretation
Across major platforms, online antisemitism surged and often went unchecked after October 7, with ADL reporting 17,000 antisemitic posts per day on X in 2023 up 919% and CCDH finding 96% of the top antisemitic fine posts on X evaded moderation.
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Public Opinion20 stats
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43% of American Jews in 2023 felt less safe than prior year, per Pew post-Oct 7 poll
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24% of US adults hold antisemitic views per 2023 ADL Global 100, up from 11% in 2019
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In France, 19% believe Jews have too much power in 2023 CNCDH survey, steady high
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UK poll found 52% of young Muslims hold antisemitic attitudes in 2023, per Henry Jackson Society
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40% of Germans agreed Jews talk too much about Holocaust in 2023 Claims Conference survey
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In Brazil, 27% endorse stereotypes like Jews are more loyal to Israel in 2023 ADL survey
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85% of Palestinians hold antisemitic views per 2023 ADL Global 100, highest worldwide
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34% of US millennials believe 6 million Holocaust figure exaggerated, 2023 Claims Con poll
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In South Africa, 29% believe Jews have too much business power in 2023 ADL Latin America
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61% of Russians view Jews as outsiders per 2023 Levada Center survey
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Hungary: 42% say Jews enrich themselves at others' expense, 2023 ADL EU report
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11% of US adults deny Holocaust entirely in 2023 YouGov poll
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In Poland, 48% believe Jews control media per 2023 CBOS survey
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74% of MENA/North Africa hold deeply antisemitic views, 2023 ADL Global 100 average
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Sweden: 4% of population antisemitic, but 30% among immigrants per 2023 FOI study
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20% of US college students agree antisemitic tropes post-Oct 7, 2023 poll
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In Australia, 24% hold multiple antisemitic stereotypes in 2023 ECAJ survey
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67% of American Jews see antisemitism as serious problem in 2023 AJC survey
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Ireland: 28% believe Israel treats Palestinians like Nazis, proxy antisemitism, 2023 poll
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37% of young Europeans deny Holocaust scale in 2023 FRA survey
Interpretation
Public Opinion Interpretation
Public opinion toward antisemitism is worsening across multiple countries, with major shares such as 43% of American Jews reporting they feel less safe in 2023 and 24% of US adults holding antisemitic views rising from 11% in 2019.
report visual · Key figures
Antisemitism surged after Oct 7, across incidents and public sentiment
Multiple indicators show sharp increases in antisemitic incidents and related fears following Oct 7, alongside high levels of perceived threat and antisemitic attitudes.
360%
In 2023, antisemitic incidents in the US surged 360% to 10,000 cases post-October 7 Hamas attack, per ADL audit
147%
UK saw 4,103 antisemitic incidents in 2023, a 147% increase, with 266 violent assaults
109%
Canada reported 5,791 antisemitic incidents in 2023, up 109%, including 450 violent cases, per B'nai Brith
1948
The 1948 Tripoli Pogrom in Libya killed 14 Jews, injuring 36, amid anti-Zionist riots
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