A survey conducted by the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research revealed that six in ten Jews in the United States say they feel less safe since the massacre carried out by the terrorist organization Hamas against Israel on October 7, 2023. The study reflects the growing impact of antisemitism on the daily lives of the American Jewish community.
The results show a significant change in the perception of safety among Jews in the country, in a context marked by an increase in antisemitic incidents and greater polarization surrounding the conflict in the Middle East.
Concerns about antisemitism in the United States are growing
According to the survey, around 60% of American Jews believe that discrimination against the Jewish people is an extremely serious problem. This perception is even stronger among those who maintain a strong emotional connection to Israel or actively practice the Jewish religion.
The report also revealed that nearly three in ten Jews reported that they or a member of their household experienced physical assaults, threats, verbal harassment, cyberbullying, or property damage due to their Jewish identity in the past year.
Among the reported incidents, one in ten stated they had suffered physical assaults or property damage, while two in ten reported insults, threats, or verbal harassment, in addition to instances of online harassment.
