ToplineJewish groups and political leaders are sounding the alarm about a rise in verbal, physical and online attacks against the Jewish community in multiple countries as they warn the ongoing conflict between Israel and Gaza is fueling anti-Semitism. An officer of the guard police stands in front of the synagogue in Frankfurt's West End at noon. Jewish advocacy groups have reported an uptick in online hate speech against Jews, who are already often heavily targeted on social media. Thousands have taken to the streets in cities across the world, including throughout the U.S., to show their support for Palestinian statehood. Pro-Palestinian activists and organizers, meanwhile, maintain that their solidarity with Palestinians does not amount to anti-Semitism.

Source: The North Africa Journal May 20, 2021 18:30 UTC