Antisemitic incidents break record for 4th straight year, ADL finds
Share and Follow

The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) identified 9,354 antisemitic incidents in 2024, a 5% increase from 2023 and a staggering 926% increase since it began tracking in 1979.

According to the ADL’s calculations in its annual antisemitism audit, there were more than 25 “targeted anti-Jewish incidents” per day in 2024, more than one every hour. In its audit, the ADL detailed the types of antisemitic incidents recorded: 196 assaults (up 21% since 2023), 2,606 incidents of vandalism (up 20% since 2023) and 6,552 incidents of harassment (up from 6,535 in 2023).

This is the fourth year in a row that the number of antisemitic incidents across the country broke previous records. The ADL characterized this as part of the “continued post-Oct. 7 spike” in antisemitism.

“Let’s be clear, antisemitism is an irrational hatred of individuals or institutions just because they are Jewish,” ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt told Fox News Digital. He later noted that “ADL has been conducting an annual audit of antisemitic incidents since the 1970s. And we’ve simply never seen numbers like this.”

The Anti-defamation League's Jonathan Greenblatt speaks to a reporter

Jonathan Greenblatt speaks with Fox News Digital. (James Keivom for Fox News Digital)

The organization said it was careful when crafting the audit not to conflate criticisms of Israel’s government with antisemitism.

“If you are looking for raucous, robust debates about what’s going on in Israel that aren’t antisemitic, let me point you to Israel,” Greenblatt told Fox News Digital. “Look at the Israeli press, look at the Jewish press, look at Jewish organizations from synagogues to schools, JCCs, even at ADL there are a broad range of opinions.”

However, several of the anti-Israel rallies that contained antisemitic expressions included the celebration of Hamas’ Oct. 7 massacre that left 1,200 Israelis slaughtered and saw the taking of 251 hostages.

The Anti-defamation League's Oren Segal speaks to a reporter

Oren Segal speaks with Fox News Digital. (James Keivom for Fox News Digital)

While the audit might seem like “doom and gloom,” ADL Senior Vice President for Counter-Extremism and Intelligence Oren Segal encourages Americans to see it as a blueprint for the future. 

“It’s not just a data point that we release one day and then do nothing for the remaining 364 days. It’s actually a blueprint and a guide for where we have to focus our advocacy, our research, our work in general,” Segal told Fox News Digital. He also said the report is about “making what is often invisible visible and then finding ways to tackle that.”

The ADL tracks instances of hate, extremism, antisemitism and terrorism on an interactive H.E.A.T. Map, which provides a comprehensive dataset of incidents from 2016 to 2024.

Share and Follow
You May Also Like
Body of triathlete found after shark attack off California coast

Triathlete’s Body Recovered Following Shark Attack off California Coast

In a tragic turn of events, the body of a missing triathlete…
Tim Walz responds to Minnesota fraud scandal

Minnesota Fraud Scandal: Tim Walz Breaks Silence with Insightful Response

Tim Walz has addressed a significant fraud issue in Minnesota after a…
Illegal immigrant allegedly severs man's thumb with machete at Georgia Christmas holiday party

Shocking Holiday Horror: Alleged Machete Attack by Illegal Immigrant at Georgia Christmas Party

A violent altercation at a Christmas gathering in Gainesville, Georgia, has drawn…
Grandma who beat cancer five times is gunned down on Christmas Day

Tragic Christmas Day: Inspirational Grandma, Cancer Survivor, Fatally Shot

Tragically, a seasoned survivor who had conquered cancer five times lost her…
This photo provided by the Hawaii Department of Law Enforcement shows seized illegal fireworks stored in a bunker in Waipahu, Hawaii, on Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025. (Hawaii Department of Law Enforcement via AP)

Hawaii Cracks Down: New Laws Target Illegal Fireworks After Tragic New Year’s Eve Incident

HONOLULU (AP) — In the months following a devastating incident where a…
The sky-high apartment building in Southern city  that bucks the trend

Defying Gravity: The Remarkable Sky-High Apartment Tower Transforming Southern City Living

Houston’s skyline, already a testament to architectural ambition, has welcomed a striking…
FILE - Fourth District Court Judge Tony Graf presides over a hearing for Tyler Robinson, who is accused of fatally shooting Charlie Kirk, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, in Provo, Utah. (Rick Egan/The Salt Lake Tribune via AP, Pool, File)

Judge Mandates Release of Transcript in High-Profile Charlie Kirk Murder Case

A Utah judge has mandated the release of a transcript from a…
Feds launch 'massive' investigation after viral video alleges Minnesota daycare fraud

Federal Authorities Initiate Major Investigation Following Viral Video on Minnesota Daycare Fraud Allegations

Federal authorities launched an extensive investigation in Minnesota on Monday, prompted by…