In a stark revelation, Fox News’ Antisemitism Exposed newsletter highlights the escalating wave of anti-Jewish prejudice across the United States and globally. Today’s edition delves into alarming trends, shocking incidents, and the growing concerns of Jewish communities worldwide.
TOP STORY: SOARING ANTISEMITIC INCIDENTS IN THE U.S.
Hate crimes targeting Jews in America are occurring more than once every hour, according to a groundbreaking report from the Anti-Defamation League (ADL). The ADL identified **9,354 antisemitic incidents** in 2024 alone, marking a **5% increase from 2023** and an unprecedented **926% rise** since the organization began tracking such data in 1979. The annual audit reveals an average of **25 targeted anti-Jewish incidents per day**, underscoring the severity of the crisis.
COACHELLA PROMOTERS ‘BLINDSIDED’ BY BAND’S ANTI-ISRAEL RHETORIC
A concert promoter involved in the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, California, was reportedly caught off guard by the anti-Israel rhetoric expressed by the Irish hip-hop group KNEECAP. During their performance at the Sonora tent, the band called to “free Palestine,” used vulgar language against Israel, and referenced genocide while condemning U.S. military support for the country.
ANTISEMITISM SURGES IN CANADA AHEAD OF FEDERAL ELECTION
Canada is witnessing an alarming rise in antisemitism, particularly in the aftermath of Hamas’ October 7, 2023, massacre. According to an annual audit by B’NAI BRITH CANADA, antisemitic incidents have skyrocketed by **124.6% since 2022**, raising fears for the Jewish community as the country approaches a federal election on April 28. Conservative Party leader PIERRE POILIEVRE emphasized the unprecedented nature of the violence, stating, “The rampaging chaos that we see in our streets, the targeting of synagogues and Jewish schools with hate, vandalism, violence, fire bombings … these things were unheard of 10 years ago.”
HARVARD STRIKES BACK AT TRUMP ADMINISTRATION
Harvard University has taken legal action against the Trump administration over the unlawful freeze of multibillion-dollar research funding. The lawsuit follows the administration’s decision to cut an additional **$1 billion** in federal grants and contracts to the university, on top of a **$2.2 billion freeze** announced last week.
GUEST EDITORIAL: CAN TRUMP FIX HARVARD?
In a thought-provoking piece, ILYA SHAPIRO, director of constitutional studies at the Manhattan Institute and former senior lecturer at Georgetown, questions whether President Trump can address the challenges at Harvard. Shapiro identifies the pervasive influence of postmodern ideology—which views truth as subjective and filtered through race, gender, and other identity categories—as the primary obstacle.
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**Sources**:
– Anti-Defamation League (ADL) Antisemitism Audit: adl.org
– B’nai Brith Canada Annual Audit: bnaibrith.ca