To say "half of these incidents were related to Zionism or Israel" is highly misleading. It implies that were it it not for the actions of the Israeli government in Gaza these incidents would not have occurred. But the insanity of Jew hatred was released within 24 hours of October 7 before Israel had responded in any way whatsoever. "Related to Israel or Zionism" should be restated to correctly report that the perpetrators "claimed" that this was the reason for their actions. The reasons for their actions should be held completely distinct from those who engage in rational political protest of the actions of the Israeli government. The reasons for violent, humiliating, intimidating, or otherwise hateful actions against Jews is Jew hatred. "Antisemitism" is too bland a word.
Thank you very much for your feedback, Paul. This data comes directly from the ADL:
"Incidents with elements related to Israel or Zionism made up slightly less than half of all incidents in 2025 (2,847 or 45%), a smaller proportion than the 58% (5,452) Israel-related incidents in 2024."
We aren't familiar with their methodology, but without additional evidence I don't think there is reason to believe the ADL's data, or the statement in its incident report, are misleading.
I never thought you were misleading anyone. The ADL data are misleading. Israel did not respond to the October 7 attacks for weeks, but people were already screaming in the streets on October 8. What do you expect people to say who do these things when asked? "I hate Jews?" "I''m doing it for Palestine" is what they say.
IHRA includes: “Accusing Jewish citizens of being more loyal to Israel, or to the alleged priorities of Jews worldwide, than to the interests of their own nations.”
If this alone can define antisemitism, then I am a raging antisemite for I firmly believe that more than a few of our oligarchs are more loyal to Israel than the U.S. Some even hold dual citizenships thus begging the question.
I would strongly advise the IHRA to delete this particular statement.
> The IHRA also states that “criticism of Israel similar to that leveled against any other country cannot be regarded as antisemitic.”
And how about criticism far and above what is leveled against other countries? E.g. criticism of any other country in the Middle East? Criticism of how Hamas (the de-facto government of Gaza) treats the Palestinians? Criticism of Iran or Iraq? Afghanistan? Does that disproportionate criticism of Israel become antisemitic? Because that's where we are now. Israel is held to a higher standard than almost any other country in the world.
And, I conclude the reason is either antisemitism, or general hatred of the West.
To say "half of these incidents were related to Zionism or Israel" is highly misleading. It implies that were it it not for the actions of the Israeli government in Gaza these incidents would not have occurred. But the insanity of Jew hatred was released within 24 hours of October 7 before Israel had responded in any way whatsoever. "Related to Israel or Zionism" should be restated to correctly report that the perpetrators "claimed" that this was the reason for their actions. The reasons for their actions should be held completely distinct from those who engage in rational political protest of the actions of the Israeli government. The reasons for violent, humiliating, intimidating, or otherwise hateful actions against Jews is Jew hatred. "Antisemitism" is too bland a word.
Thank you very much for your feedback, Paul. This data comes directly from the ADL:
"Incidents with elements related to Israel or Zionism made up slightly less than half of all incidents in 2025 (2,847 or 45%), a smaller proportion than the 58% (5,452) Israel-related incidents in 2024."
https://www.adl.org/resources/report/audit-antisemitic-incidents-2025
We aren't familiar with their methodology, but without additional evidence I don't think there is reason to believe the ADL's data, or the statement in its incident report, are misleading.
I never thought you were misleading anyone. The ADL data are misleading. Israel did not respond to the October 7 attacks for weeks, but people were already screaming in the streets on October 8. What do you expect people to say who do these things when asked? "I hate Jews?" "I''m doing it for Palestine" is what they say.
Including the 'genocide' allegations before the first bomb dropped. Psychologists call this 'projection'.
IHRA includes: “Accusing Jewish citizens of being more loyal to Israel, or to the alleged priorities of Jews worldwide, than to the interests of their own nations.”
If this alone can define antisemitism, then I am a raging antisemite for I firmly believe that more than a few of our oligarchs are more loyal to Israel than the U.S. Some even hold dual citizenships thus begging the question.
I would strongly advise the IHRA to delete this particular statement.
> The IHRA also states that “criticism of Israel similar to that leveled against any other country cannot be regarded as antisemitic.”
And how about criticism far and above what is leveled against other countries? E.g. criticism of any other country in the Middle East? Criticism of how Hamas (the de-facto government of Gaza) treats the Palestinians? Criticism of Iran or Iraq? Afghanistan? Does that disproportionate criticism of Israel become antisemitic? Because that's where we are now. Israel is held to a higher standard than almost any other country in the world.
And, I conclude the reason is either antisemitism, or general hatred of the West.