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| Subject | [BRIEFING] 24% of Americans say attacks on Jews were "understandable" |
| Date | July 17, 2025 8:49 PM |
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A weekly wrap of ADL’s reports, updates and analysis on antisemitism around the world.
This Week’s Topline
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ADL REPORT: Almost a quarter of Americans said attacks against Jews were “understandable”
In the wake of the recent spike in violent incidents directed against Jewish Americans, the ADL Center for Antisemitism Research conducted a
[link removed]
new survey to assess the national mood toward antisemitism.
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Key Findings:
- Almost one quarter (24%) of Americans said the attacks against Jews were “understandable,” 15% said the violence was “necessary” and 13% said the attackers were “justified.”
- A majority (60%) of Americans at least somewhat agreed that antisemitism is a serious problem. Substantial portions of both Democrat and Republican respondents — Democrats at 25 percent and Republicans at 23 percent — also expressed concern about antisemitism within their own ranks.
It is dismaying that a substantial minority of Americans hold extreme anti-Jewish views, according to the survey. However, the majority recognizes that antisemitism is a problem that needs to be addressed. That majority is bipartisan, spans age groups and has support even among those critical of Israel.
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ADL’s NEW SURVEY of Antisemitic Attitudes
What’s News
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Standing Up Against Antisemitism in Education: At last week’s National Education Association (NEA) Representative Assembly, delegates passed a deeply troubling measure that calls for a boycott of ADL’s educational resources and programs. In response, ADL led a powerful letter signed by 378 Jewish organizations from across the political spectrum, urging NEA leadership to reject the measure and recommit to ensuring Jewish educators and students are safe and supported in schools. The signatories include national and local Jewish organizations, Holocaust museums, schools and synagogues. This diverse coalition recognizes that the NEA vote was an attack not just on ADL, but on the
Jewish community and Holocaust and antisemitism education. ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt also conveyed this directly to NEA President Becky Pringle, and kept up the pressure on the NEA in high-profile media including
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this CNN conversation that we recommend you watch. We will keep pushing back on this harmful action to ensure that antisemitism has no place in our schools or in the unions that support them.
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Read the coalition’s letter to NEA leadership.
HOW YOU CAN SPEAK OUT:
-
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Click here to tell the NEA Executive Committee members to vote against this measure.
-
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Use this ADL toolkit to spread the word on social media.
-
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Best practices toolkit for addressing antisemitism within unions.
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“False Flag” Claims Spike on Reddit After Antisemitic Attacks: According to
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ADL research, the term “false flag” was among the most popular phrases in a sample of Reddit discussions about two recent antisemitic attacks in the U.S. — the deadly firebombing of an event in Colorado, and the killings outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington. A “false flag” is a term adopted by conspiracy theorists to influence people to believe that events such as violent actions or even natural disasters are actually the work of governments or sinister forces. In this case, “false flag” most commonly refers to the idea that the recent antisemitic attacks were orchestrated by another actor, like Israel, to either shift public opinion or
advance a larger objective such as control over the U.S.
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Read more from ADL’s expert analysts.
Congressional Oversight of Campus Antisemitism: The House Education & Workforce Committee convened again to examine antisemitism on campus. Witnesses included the leaders of Georgetown, University of California, Berkeley and the City University of New York. Committee members drew heavily on ADL prepared materials and data to question how universities are addressing antisemitism — particularly regarding faculty conduct, institutional funding and campus culture. During the hearing, Georgetown’s Interim President disclosed that Professor Jonathan Brown, who had previously called for a “symbolic strike” by Iran on a U.S. military base, was removed from his position as
Chair of the school’s Islamic Studies Department. This hearing reflects bipartisan concern in Congress and underscores ADL’s role as a key resource in holding institutions accountable and advancing real solutions to combat campus antisemitism.
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Watch the full recording of the hearing here, and
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sign up to get ADL’s Campus Alert newsletter when it restarts this fall with the new school year.
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Extremist Groups Exploit Texas Flooding for Publicity: While Texas authorities respond to the devastation from recent flooding, the Texas-based white supremacist group Patriot Front is using the disaster to generate positive publicity under the guise of disaster relief and the Nation of Islam claims to be seeking supporters to assist with recovery efforts. Both groups have a history of spreading antisemitic messages. Their activity in Texas is not unusual; many groups have a history of exploiting natural disasters or tragedies for their own political or ideological gain.
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Read more ADL insights about how these extremists are trying to benefit from a disaster.
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Bigotry in Psychology: A special edition of the flagship journal of the American Psychological Association (APA) advances a biased narrative that depicts the State of Israel — and by extension, those who support it — in a profoundly negative light. ADL has joined the Academic Engagement Network and Psychologists Against Antisemitism to express our deep concern; the APA is already facing intense scrutiny for repeatedly falling short in acknowledging and responding to reports of antisemitism. ADL and its allies are calling for immediate corrective action from the APA, as well as a commitment to a professional environment free from bias and bigotry of all forms — including
antisemitism.
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Read more about this APA misstep.
MAKING PROGRESS WITH ADL
A Midwest Move Against Hate: A new state law in Missouri, fresh from the Governor’s signature, is a package of public safety initiatives including the “Missouri Task Force on Nonprofit Safety and Security.” That task force will have several goals welcomed by an ADL-led coalition of Jewish organizations. As ADL Regional Director Jordan Kadosh observed, “This task force will help ensure that all Missourians can work and pray safely, and that nonprofits can fulfill their mission in safety and security.” ADL’s model language was used in drafting this bill.
The task force will bring together voices from law enforcement, emergency management, homeland security and the nonprofit sector to assess threats and determine how Missouri can support organizations that serve vulnerable populations. The law also creates a fund to support security enhancements for nonprofits that qualify for the federal Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP).
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Click here to read news coverage of the new law.
Take Action Today
Speak up now with ADL!
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Condemn the use of “Globalize the Intifada.” It has been chanted across campuses and in the streets and it’s widely seen as a direct call for violence against Israel and Jewish communities everywhere. At a time when antisemitic incidents are surging and Jewish families feel increasingly unsafe, we ask you to join ADL in urging your U.S. Representatives to publicly condemn “Globalize the Intifada” and use their platforms to reject antisemitic rhetoric in all its forms.
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Take Action Now
Social Spotlights
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@ADL
Jewish New Yorkers are facing record antisemitic violence. Leaders must lead — not equivocate. Saying you’d “discourage chants” is a hollow promise in the face of real threats.
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New op-ed by @JGreenblattADL on the NY mayoral race.
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@ADL
The British @BoardofDeputies report is deeply troubling. Antisemitism in hospitals, schools and policing isn’t isolated — it’s systemic. As Lord Mann says, “antisemitism is racism and must be treated as such.” We stand with our UK partners demanding urgent action across British society.
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More info.
[link removed]
@ADL
Did you know @Superman has Jewish roots? Its creators wove Jewish and biblical influences into the comic. In 1943, ADL used Superman in ads that aimed to combat un-American and anti-democratic attitudes. We’re looking forward to @DCOfficial’s new film featuring a Jewish Superman!
@ADL’s Incident Tracker
The
[link removed]
@ADL_tracker feed of news and developments in antisemitism activities.
‘Cry of hatred’: Jewish leaders speak out after two swastikas were spray-painted at Wilmington NC intersection.
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News Link.
— July 14, 2025
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Read the full post
This invasion and attack on a Greek kosher restaurant with anti-Zionist vandalism during business hours is another disturbing example of how brazen some antisemitic incidents have become. We hope the police are successful in identifying and arresting the perpetrators.
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News Link.
— July 14, 2025
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Read the full post
Hate cab: NYC taxi driver caught on disturbing video spewing antisemitic slurs.
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News Link.
— July 14, 2025
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Read the full post
See more from
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ADL’s Incident Tracker.
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A weekly wrap of ADL’s reports, updates and analysis on antisemitism around the world.
This Week’s Topline
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ADL REPORT: Almost a quarter of Americans said attacks against Jews were “understandable”
In the wake of the recent spike in violent incidents directed against Jewish Americans, the ADL Center for Antisemitism Research conducted a
[link removed]
new survey to assess the national mood toward antisemitism.
[link removed]
Key Findings:
- Almost one quarter (24%) of Americans said the attacks against Jews were “understandable,” 15% said the violence was “necessary” and 13% said the attackers were “justified.”
- A majority (60%) of Americans at least somewhat agreed that antisemitism is a serious problem. Substantial portions of both Democrat and Republican respondents — Democrats at 25 percent and Republicans at 23 percent — also expressed concern about antisemitism within their own ranks.
It is dismaying that a substantial minority of Americans hold extreme anti-Jewish views, according to the survey. However, the majority recognizes that antisemitism is a problem that needs to be addressed. That majority is bipartisan, spans age groups and has support even among those critical of Israel.
[link removed]
ADL’s NEW SURVEY of Antisemitic Attitudes
What’s News
[link removed]
Standing Up Against Antisemitism in Education: At last week’s National Education Association (NEA) Representative Assembly, delegates passed a deeply troubling measure that calls for a boycott of ADL’s educational resources and programs. In response, ADL led a powerful letter signed by 378 Jewish organizations from across the political spectrum, urging NEA leadership to reject the measure and recommit to ensuring Jewish educators and students are safe and supported in schools. The signatories include national and local Jewish organizations, Holocaust museums, schools and synagogues. This diverse coalition recognizes that the NEA vote was an attack not just on ADL, but on the
Jewish community and Holocaust and antisemitism education. ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt also conveyed this directly to NEA President Becky Pringle, and kept up the pressure on the NEA in high-profile media including
[link removed]
this CNN conversation that we recommend you watch. We will keep pushing back on this harmful action to ensure that antisemitism has no place in our schools or in the unions that support them.
[link removed]
Read the coalition’s letter to NEA leadership.
HOW YOU CAN SPEAK OUT:
-
[link removed]
Click here to tell the NEA Executive Committee members to vote against this measure.
-
[link removed]
Use this ADL toolkit to spread the word on social media.
-
[link removed]
Best practices toolkit for addressing antisemitism within unions.
[link removed]
“False Flag” Claims Spike on Reddit After Antisemitic Attacks: According to
[link removed]
ADL research, the term “false flag” was among the most popular phrases in a sample of Reddit discussions about two recent antisemitic attacks in the U.S. — the deadly firebombing of an event in Colorado, and the killings outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington. A “false flag” is a term adopted by conspiracy theorists to influence people to believe that events such as violent actions or even natural disasters are actually the work of governments or sinister forces. In this case, “false flag” most commonly refers to the idea that the recent antisemitic attacks were orchestrated by another actor, like Israel, to either shift public opinion or
advance a larger objective such as control over the U.S.
[link removed]
Read more from ADL’s expert analysts.
Congressional Oversight of Campus Antisemitism: The House Education & Workforce Committee convened again to examine antisemitism on campus. Witnesses included the leaders of Georgetown, University of California, Berkeley and the City University of New York. Committee members drew heavily on ADL prepared materials and data to question how universities are addressing antisemitism — particularly regarding faculty conduct, institutional funding and campus culture. During the hearing, Georgetown’s Interim President disclosed that Professor Jonathan Brown, who had previously called for a “symbolic strike” by Iran on a U.S. military base, was removed from his position as
Chair of the school’s Islamic Studies Department. This hearing reflects bipartisan concern in Congress and underscores ADL’s role as a key resource in holding institutions accountable and advancing real solutions to combat campus antisemitism.
[link removed]
Watch the full recording of the hearing here, and
[link removed]
sign up to get ADL’s Campus Alert newsletter when it restarts this fall with the new school year.
[link removed]
Extremist Groups Exploit Texas Flooding for Publicity: While Texas authorities respond to the devastation from recent flooding, the Texas-based white supremacist group Patriot Front is using the disaster to generate positive publicity under the guise of disaster relief and the Nation of Islam claims to be seeking supporters to assist with recovery efforts. Both groups have a history of spreading antisemitic messages. Their activity in Texas is not unusual; many groups have a history of exploiting natural disasters or tragedies for their own political or ideological gain.
[link removed]
Read more ADL insights about how these extremists are trying to benefit from a disaster.
[link removed]
Bigotry in Psychology: A special edition of the flagship journal of the American Psychological Association (APA) advances a biased narrative that depicts the State of Israel — and by extension, those who support it — in a profoundly negative light. ADL has joined the Academic Engagement Network and Psychologists Against Antisemitism to express our deep concern; the APA is already facing intense scrutiny for repeatedly falling short in acknowledging and responding to reports of antisemitism. ADL and its allies are calling for immediate corrective action from the APA, as well as a commitment to a professional environment free from bias and bigotry of all forms — including
antisemitism.
[link removed]
Read more about this APA misstep.
MAKING PROGRESS WITH ADL
A Midwest Move Against Hate: A new state law in Missouri, fresh from the Governor’s signature, is a package of public safety initiatives including the “Missouri Task Force on Nonprofit Safety and Security.” That task force will have several goals welcomed by an ADL-led coalition of Jewish organizations. As ADL Regional Director Jordan Kadosh observed, “This task force will help ensure that all Missourians can work and pray safely, and that nonprofits can fulfill their mission in safety and security.” ADL’s model language was used in drafting this bill.
The task force will bring together voices from law enforcement, emergency management, homeland security and the nonprofit sector to assess threats and determine how Missouri can support organizations that serve vulnerable populations. The law also creates a fund to support security enhancements for nonprofits that qualify for the federal Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP).
[link removed]
Click here to read news coverage of the new law.
Take Action Today
Speak up now with ADL!
[link removed]
Condemn the use of “Globalize the Intifada.” It has been chanted across campuses and in the streets and it’s widely seen as a direct call for violence against Israel and Jewish communities everywhere. At a time when antisemitic incidents are surging and Jewish families feel increasingly unsafe, we ask you to join ADL in urging your U.S. Representatives to publicly condemn “Globalize the Intifada” and use their platforms to reject antisemitic rhetoric in all its forms.
[link removed]
Take Action Now
Social Spotlights
[link removed]
@ADL
Jewish New Yorkers are facing record antisemitic violence. Leaders must lead — not equivocate. Saying you’d “discourage chants” is a hollow promise in the face of real threats.
[link removed]
New op-ed by @JGreenblattADL on the NY mayoral race.
[link removed]
@ADL
The British @BoardofDeputies report is deeply troubling. Antisemitism in hospitals, schools and policing isn’t isolated — it’s systemic. As Lord Mann says, “antisemitism is racism and must be treated as such.” We stand with our UK partners demanding urgent action across British society.
[link removed]
More info.
[link removed]
@ADL
Did you know @Superman has Jewish roots? Its creators wove Jewish and biblical influences into the comic. In 1943, ADL used Superman in ads that aimed to combat un-American and anti-democratic attitudes. We’re looking forward to @DCOfficial’s new film featuring a Jewish Superman!
@ADL’s Incident Tracker
The
[link removed]
@ADL_tracker feed of news and developments in antisemitism activities.
‘Cry of hatred’: Jewish leaders speak out after two swastikas were spray-painted at Wilmington NC intersection.
[link removed]
News Link.
— July 14, 2025
[link removed]
Read the full post
This invasion and attack on a Greek kosher restaurant with anti-Zionist vandalism during business hours is another disturbing example of how brazen some antisemitic incidents have become. We hope the police are successful in identifying and arresting the perpetrators.
[link removed]
News Link.
— July 14, 2025
[link removed]
Read the full post
Hate cab: NYC taxi driver caught on disturbing video spewing antisemitic slurs.
[link removed]
News Link.
— July 14, 2025
[link removed]
Read the full post
See more from
[link removed]
ADL’s Incident Tracker.
[link removed]
Support Our Work
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Subscribe to Our Newsletters
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Read Our Blog and Follow Us
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[link removed]
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