Bias Incidents Against Muslims, Arabs, and Jews Surge in US Following Israel-Hamas War

Report shows post-conflict increase in anti-Arab and anti-Muslim bias incidents by 216%; anti-Jewish incidents see a 214% rise in New York City alone, reflecting heightened inter-community tensions in the US.

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) reports a 216% increase in anti-Arab and anti-Muslim bias incidents in the U.S. following the Hamas attack on Israel.
The NYC Hate Crime Task Force noted a 214% spike in anti-Jewish incidents in October as inter-community tensions intensified in the U.S.
The victims of reported bias incidents span various demographics, including public school students, college students, protesters, and medical workers; a number of the incidents targeted mosques across the U.S.
There have been significant increases in both public and privately reported incidents of violence and threats towards Arab, Muslim, and Jewish communities, contributing to the heightened levels of Islamophobia and anti-Semitic sentiment.
CAIR asserts that the conflict oversees contributes to unrest at home, making the need for intervention imperative; the organization requested President Biden to negotiate a ceasefire and to address the rising issue of anti-Muslim hate.