Israeli researchers have claimed violent attacks against Jews spiked significantly last year, with the largest reported number of Jews killed in anti-Semitic acts in decades, leading to an “increasing sense of emergency” among Jewish communities worldwide. Israeli researchers have claimed violent attacks against Jews spiked significantly last year, with the largest reported number of Jews killed in anti-Semitic acts in decades, leading to an “increasing sense of emergency” among Jewish communities worldwide. They recorded nearly 400 cases worldwide, with more than a quarter of the major violent cases taking place in the United States. Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu (Ariel Schalit/AP)“Threats, harassments and insults have become more violent, inciting to even more physical violence against Jews. Mr Netanyahu said following the attack in southern California he would be convening a special meeting over the rising anti-Semitic attacks worldwide.

Source: Irish Independent May 01, 2019 11:15 UTC