Combating Antisemitism: From Boycotts to Action Plans

The Israel-Gaza war has sparked a wave of antisemitic incidents worldwide, including vandalism, bomb threats, boycotts, and physical attacks targeting Jews. In Philadelphia, a pro-Palestinian group launched a boycott against over 30 Jewish-owned businesses, claiming they were "owned by Zionists" or supported the "Zionist state." Similar incidents have occurred in Europe and the United States, with a significant increase in antisemitic harassment, vandalism, and assault. Anti-Muslim hate crimes have also surged during this period. Jewish communities are feeling abandoned and isolated, while some Jews are demanding more vocal support from their allies. The boycott in Philadelphia is seen as plainly antisemitic by many Jews, despite claims that it targets Zionists and Israelis.