Antisemitic Incidents Hit Record High in 2024

Antisemitic incidents in the United States reached record highs in 2024 for the fourth consecutive year, according to the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), with 9,354 cases of assault, harassment, and vandalism reported—a 5% increase over 2023 and a 344% surge in the past five years. The uptick followed the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack and was particularly pronounced at anti-Israel rallies, where more than half of all incidents were related to Israel or Zionism. Harassment accounted for the majority of cases, while assaults and vandalism also saw significant increases. The trend was observed nationally and regionally, with states like Massachusetts and North Carolina reporting sharp rises, and college campuses experiencing an 84% increase in incidents. ADL leaders and community advocates emphasized the personal impact on Jewish Americans, underscoring the need for education, vigilance, and community support. The ADL audit clarified that legitimate political protest and criticism of Israeli policy were not classified as antisemitism unless accompanied by hateful rhetoric or tropes.