Antisemitism linked to support for political violence in the US.
Antisemitic attitudes, not just criticism of Israel, predict support for political violence, new study finds.
Why it matters
- Links antisemitism, not just Israel criticism, to political violence.
- Highlights prejudice’s role in motivating illegal actions.
By the numbers
- 542 U.S. adults surveyed.
- 40% pro-Jew/pro-Israel; 18% pro-Jew/anti-Israel; 15% weak anti-Jew/anti-Israel; 25% ambivalent; 2% strong anti-Jew/anti-Israel.
- Antisemitic groups more supportive of violence.
The big picture
- Antisemitism drives political violence more than Israel criticism.
- Differentiating these attitudes aids understanding of political actions.
What they're saying
- Concerns about conflating Israel criticism with antisemitism.
Caveats
- Self-reported attitudes may not reflect real behavior.
- Sample may not be fully representative.
What’s next
- Study attitude changes over time and in different contexts.
- Use qualitative methods for deeper insights.