Rise in Antisemitism on U.S. College Campuses Linked to Israel-Hamas Conflict

U.S. Department of Education investigates several universities as experts call for addressing root causes of antisemitism.

Antisemitism on college campuses in the United States has seen a significant rise, with the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) and Hillel International reporting that 73% of Jewish college students and 44% of non-Jewish students have experienced or witnessed antisemitism since the start of the school year.
The U.S. Department of Education has opened investigations into several universities, including Harvard, Cornell, Columbia, and the University of Pennsylvania, over alleged violations of the Civil Rights Act.
The rise in antisemitism has been linked to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, with the ADL reporting at least 260 antisemitic incidents on campuses since the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel.
University administrators have been criticized for their inadequate response to the rise in antisemitism, with the ADL stating that Jewish students 'uniquely need protection now'.
Experts argue that to effectively combat antisemitism, universities must address its root causes and not just its symptoms, including promoting unbiased education and condemning hate and violence unequivocally.