Surge in anti-Semitism across US linked to Israel-Hamas conflict, ADL says

Even though the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in the Middle East is happening thousands of miles away, its impacts have extended around the globe.

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[blacksquirrel]

Calling opposition to the Israeli governments acts “antisemitism” does not help.

[Jules]

Its not anti semitism. Its anti genocide.

[leepalmer]

How can it be anti Semitic to be pro peace and non interventionist for foreign policy?

[Iwantjewstodie]

I can proudly say I am part of the surge :)

[muddywaters]

As an Orthodox Christian in the US I've experienced ridicule from Jewish people (that I work with) because of my religion. I try to ignore it because I know they don't know any better, they were taught to be this way. They need to have respect for other peoples faith.

[domfel]

You still wonder why nobody likes them?

[Jules]

What kind of people thinks they cant be criticized? Think about that.

[gailcarey]

If you can convince people of the absurdities you can convince them to commit atrocities.
Voltaire

[IRaoulDuke]

Lol Palestinians are semites also, so attacking them is "anti semitism". But let's be real "anti semitism" has really just turned into a label to punish anyone who dare question jews.

[frankwil]

It's sad that a government's actions can have effects 1000s of miles away

[tariqorozco]

It's antisemitism to be against genocide? 😂

[franklee]

We need to be able to ask questions. Such as:
How is it that Israel, which has the world’s most technologically advanced military intelligence and security state, allowed an open daylight attack which went unanswered for hours on the border with their most notorious enemy on the 50th anniversary of the Yom Kippur war? That border usually is so heavily armed and patrolled and secure with 24/7 surveillance cameras that I’ve seen dogs that approach it responded to immediately and taken out.

[dingus]

increase in farts linked to imminent poop, study says

[NoName-ijbp]

Oy vey.. “To learn who rules over you, simply find out who you are not allowed to criticize” — Voltaire

[Fossilsnake]

I support neither side, but i support both of their ability to live freely without being targeted. That is if they are innocent and truthful.
Both groups cling to ideology, religion and a holy land that is soaked in violence.
If you believe in god, follow peace to your fellow man. Instead of using these things to create war and conflict continously.

[lindabingham]

You can hate what the government in Israel is doing if you want, but WTH does that have to do with the Jewish people here?!?! Hate the terrorists. Hate those who spew hate. DON'T turn on each other. That makes NO sense. Peace and love will get you where you want to be.

[adan]

"End jew hatred!"

- walks around draped in the Israeli flag like a goof

[BillyBob-wqfl]

Stop already.. we know you are the ultimate victims and the most important people on earth..

[NetanyahooWarCriminal]

I don't condone ethnic cleansing or genocides, am I anti-semitic?

[stygianfug]

If people want to understand whats really going on they need to look into history that goes back further than 1948. This conflict seems to only want to take inaccount 1948-2023. The middle east infact existed before 1948 and the Jewish people did not start to only exist when it was convenient for ww2