Global Antisemitism Hits Record Highs, New Study Reveals Alarming Trends

A recent survey conducted by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has found that antisemitic sentiments have reached unprecedented levels worldwide, with an estimated 2.2 billion people harboring deeply rooted antisemitic views. This marks a staggering increase from the previous decade, when the first global survey by the ADL reported significantly lower figures.

In Germany alone, over 6 million individuals, or approximately one in twelve adults, were found to hold antisemitic beliefs. This data places Germany fifth among the lowest antisemitic attitudes in Western Europe and seventh globally, although recent trends since October 7, in the wake of Hamas's attacks, have shown a notable rise in antisemitic incidents.

The research highlighted that the most significant antisemitic attitudes are prevalent in regions like the West Bank and Gaza and countries such as Kuwait and Indonesia. Conversely, Sweden, Norway, Canada, and the Netherlands reported the lowest levels of antisemitism.

Alarmingly, the survey revealed that 20% of respondents worldwide had never heard of the Holocaust, with historical acknowledgment declining among younger demographics. The ADL's CEO, Jonathan A. Greenblatt, emphasized the urgent need for government intervention, educational initiatives, and enhanced security protocols to combat rising antisemitism, calling it a "global emergency."

The "Global 100" survey gathered responses from over 58,000 adults across 103 countries, representing 94% of the world's adult population, providing a comprehensive view of antisemitic attitudes globally.