A recent survey shows that 46% of adults globally harbor antisemitic beliefs, raising serious concerns.
New York: A recent survey by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) found that nearly half of adults worldwide hold antisemitic beliefs. This includes a shocking number who deny the Holocaust. The survey, called the Global 100, questioned over 58,000 adults from 103 countries. It revealed that 46% of respondents showed antisemitic attitudes, which is more than double the figures from a similar survey in 2014.
ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt called this a global emergency, especially after the recent Israel-Hamas conflict. The survey highlights how negative views about Jews are a key indicator of antisemitism in different countries. Some of the stereotypes included claims that Jews control world affairs or only care about their own kind.
In the Americas, about 24% of adults believed these harmful stereotypes. The highest levels were found in the West Bank and Gaza, where the score reached 97%. Alarmingly, only 48% of those surveyed recognized the historical facts of the Holocaust, and around 20% had never even heard of it. Younger people, especially those aged 18 to 34, showed a higher tendency to hold antisemitic views.
The ADL pointed out that social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram are amplifying these dangerous beliefs. About 40% of respondents under 35 agreed that Jews are responsible for most of the world’s wars. Marina Rosenberg from the ADL warned that this trend poses a threat not just to Jewish communities but to society as a whole.
Despite the grim findings, most respondents acknowledged that antisemitism is a serious issue that needs addressing. This survey comes in the wake of the tragic events on October 7, when Hamas attacked Israel, resulting in over 1,200 deaths and numerous kidnappings.
