In Los Angeles, a man screaming "kill Jews" attempts to break into a family's home. In London, girls in a playground are told they are "stinking Jews" and should stay off the slide. In China, posts likening Jews to parasites, vampires or snakes proliferate on social media, attracting thousands of "likes".
  • Global surge in antisemitic incidents following the conflict between Hamas and Israel, affecting Jewish communities in various countries.
  • Antisemitic acts range from verbal abuse to physical assaults, often justified by anger over the Gaza conflict.
  • In areas like the U.S., Britain, France, Germany, and South Africa, antisemitic incidents have increased several hundred percent compared to the same period last year.
  • Official responses vary, with Western authorities generally quick to support Jewish communities, while some countries like China have not taken steps to curtail antisemitic content online.

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  • Yawnder@lemmy.zipEnglish
    11·
    1 year ago

    That specific link also mentions how it’s not just for Judaism.

    • cricket97@lemmy.worldEnglish
      22·
      1 year ago

      Yeah but it is quite integral to Judaism and is what the term “Chosen people” is typically referring to. Here is more in depth info https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jews_as_the_chosen_people

      It’s a very common thing said amongst jews. While some other religions may have similar concepts, it is quite integral to Judaism to a degree that it isn’t in other religions.