Rising Antisemitism Amidst Israel-Gaza Conflict: Daily Briefing
Antisemitic acts have surged across Europe and the United States since the Israel-Hamas conflict began, leaving Jewish communities in fear. France has reported a significant increase in antisemitic incidents, with Jewish-owned businesses and synagogues experiencing a decline in business. Germany and the United States have also seen a rise in hate crimes against Jews. The Jewish community is calling for broader community leadership to stand up against antisemitism, which is a global crisis that needs to be addressed. The fear and withdrawal of the Jewish community in France is evident, with reports of verbal abuse, knife-wielding individuals near Jewish schools and synagogues, and antisemitic speech. Jewish people are afraid to leave their homes, and attendance at Jewish community events has dropped. The rise in antisemitism is deeply concerning, especially for those who have experienced it firsthand and have family members who are Holocaust survivors.
