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Antisemitic incidents in the United States reached 3,697 in 2022. 36% increase compared to the previous year, which worries the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), the global anti-hate organization, which
Antisemitic incidents in the United States reached 3,697 in 2022. 36% increase compared to the previous year, which worries the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), the global anti-hate organization, which released a statement this Thursday with statistics from last year.
The organization, founded in 1913 with a mission to end attacks on the Jewish people, issued an “Audit of Anti-Semitic Incidents”, which indicated that on average there were 10 daily incidents during 2022the highest level since the organization began keeping records in 1979.
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According to the audit, the states with the most incidents were New York (580), California (518), New Jersey (408), Florida (269) and Texas (211), which together accounted for 54% of the total number of incidents. . . .
Continued in 2022 “ upward trend of hate and virulence against the Jewish community over the past five years,” the ADL said in a statement.
ADL National Director Jonathan Greenblatt said no one single factor or ideology could explain this surge in attacks.
“Limate attack on Orthodox Jews, quick escalation of the bomb threat against Jewish institutions and a significant increase in the number of incidents at schools and university campuses contributed to an unusually large number,” he noted.
bullying incidents increased by 29% over the previous year. acts of vandalism 51% and physical attacks 26%.
The ADL documented 111 cases in which Jews (or persons believed to be Jews) were attacked with physical violence accompanied by signs of hostility.
An additional 2,298 incidents were classified as harassment, defined as instances in which one or more Jews (or persons believed to be Jews) were subjected to anti-Semitic slurs, stereotypes, or conspiracy theories.
Bullying incidents increased by 29% compared to 1,776 incidents in 2021.
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In addition, a total of 1,288 incidents were classified as vandalism, defined as cases where property was damaged along with evidence of anti-Semitic intent or had an impact on Jews.
Acts of anti-Semitic vandalism have increased by 51% compared to 853 incidents in 2021.
Regarding attacks on Jewish institutions in the US, synagogues, community centers and Jewish schools are up 12% compared to 2021.
The report elaborates that the activity of organized white supremacist groups has doubled, with 852 incidents of spreading anti-Semitic propaganda last year, up from 422 in 2021.
Anti-Semitic activity condemned in university centers increased by 41% in 2022, with 219 events recorded on over 130 campuses across the country.
“It is deeply disturbing that there is such a marked increase in anti-Semitic acts in schools and universities,” Greenblatt said, noting that it is “a reminder of the need to intensify educational efforts to eradicate hatred and teach acceptance.” “.
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The organization recalls that the report was based on data collected from information provided by victims, authorities and community leaders.
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Source: Aristegui Noticias
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