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Study Reveals Antisemitism Fuels Violence in America

9/26/2025

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Antisemitic attitudes were the strongest predictor of violence in the United States, distinct from anti-Israel sentiment.
Georgia State University researchers surveyed 542 United States adults on views toward Jews and Israel.
Identified five profiles: pro-Jewish/pro-Israel; pro-Jewish/anti-Israel; weak anti-Jewish/anti-Israel; moderate; strong anti-Jewish/anti-Israel.
Many Jewish students feel isolated on campus; harassment linked to perceived Israel support, sparking controversy over responses to antisemitism.

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Antisemitic attitudes were the strongest predictor of violence in the United States, distinct from anti-Israel sentiment.
Georgia State University researchers surveyed 542 United States adults on views toward Jews and Israel.
Identified five profiles: pro-Jewish/pro-Israel; pro-Jewish/anti-Israel; weak anti-Jewish/anti-Israel; moderate; strong anti-Jewish/anti-Israel.
Many Jewish students feel isolated on campus; harassment linked to perceived Israel support, sparking controversy over responses to antisemitism.