Jew-hatred surged in the week after war against the Islamic Republic began, with half tied directly to the conflict, new CAM data show.
Global antisemitic incidents have surged 34% since the outbreak of the war against Iran, according to new data released on Sunday by the Combat Antisemitism Movement’s Antisemitism Research Center.
The center recorded 154 incidents in the first week of the conflict, with nearly half directly linked to the war, including incitement against Jews, conspiracy theories blaming Israel or Jews for the fighting and public glorification of the Iranian regime.
CAM CEO Sacha Roytman Dratwa warned that extremists are exploiting the conflict to promote hatred toward Jews. He urged governments and civil society to follow the United States’ lead in condemning antisemitism and protecting Jewish communities.