Texas hostage crisis renews fears of increasing antisemitism in US

According to Anti-Defamation League, there were over 2,100 acts of assault, vandalism and harassment last year

The hostage-taking attack on a Texas synagogue has renewed fears of increasing antisemitism in the US. The incident, which Joe Biden called an act of terror", comes as organizations tracking antisemitic violence say it is increasing across the US.

Assault, harassment and vandalism against Jews remain at near-historic levels in the US," said the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) in its most recent Audit of Antisemitic Incidents. According to the group, there were more than 2,100 acts of assault, vandalism and harassment last year, an increase of 12% over the previous year.