Commentary: Silencing Antisemitism Is Wrong; The Answer Is More Free Speech – By Gabriel Nadales (Real Clear Politics) / May 10, 2024
Throughout the country, we have seen a rise in antisemitic protests and attacks against Jewish people. In fact, since Hamas’ massacre of Israeli and Jewish civilians on Oct. 7, antisemitic incidents have surged in the U.S. by over 360% as of early 2024.
The latest inflection point occurred on college campuses where thousands of students and outside agitators have been arrested for committing several criminal acts including destruction of property and assault.
While many claim that these protests are merely against Israel’s foreign policy and not against Jewish people, many leaders and organizations, not just random members of the protests, have endorsed Hamas and its antisemitic rhetoric.
For example, not long before the campus occupations began at Columbia, a student group called Social Workers 4 Palestine tried hosting an event praising Hamas for its Oct. 7 massacre. Meanwhile, a student at the University of Pennsylvania gave an impassioned speech supporting Hamas and their unprovoked massacre.
