The surge in antisemitic hate crimes amongst Jewish Americans has drastically risen, constituting 16 percent of hate crimes in 2023, highlighting a societal shift.
Rep. Moskowitz emphasized that, unlike sporadic historical incidents of antisemitism, attacks have increased dramatically, making them unmanageable and alarming in their frequency and severity.
Rep. Manning noted the pre-emptive nature of recent antisemitic sentiments, asserting they emerged even before Israel's military response, highlighting ongoing societal tensions.
While protests at colleges are alarming, both lawmakers acknowledged students' right to protest, affirming that the issue lies in the hatred expressed.
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