FBI Reports 63% Rise in Hate Crimes Against Jews Last Year
Hate crimes targeting Jews in the United States rose by 63% in 2023, with 1,832 incidents reported, compared to 1,122 the previous year, marking the highest figure ever recorded, according to statistics released by the FBI on Monday.
According to the data, antisemitic incidents accounted for 15% of all hate crimes in 2023 and made up 68% of religion-based hate crimes, despite Jews comprising only about 2% of the US population.
The FBI also reported a 34% increase in anti-Arab incidents, with 123 cases documented, the highest number since the agency began tracking this data in 2015.
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