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US antisemitic assaults hit 46-year high despite overall incident drop

Physical assaults against Jewish people in the U.S. reached their highest point since 1979 last year, according to the Anti-Defamation League's annual audit. While overall antisemitic incidents decreased by 33% compared to the previous year, the number of assaults rose slightly, with a significant increase in those involving deadly weapons. The report also noted three fatalities resulting from antisemitic attacks, marking the first such deaths since 2019. AI

RANK_REASON The article reports on a significant increase in physical assaults against a specific demographic, based on data from a reputable organization. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.0]

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US antisemitic assaults hit 46-year high despite overall incident drop

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Russell Contreras ·

    Assaults against U.S. Jews reach 46-year high

    <div>Data: <a href="https://www.adl.org/resources/report/audit-antisemitic-incidents-2025" target="_blank">Anti-Defamation League annual Audit of Antisemitic Incidents</a>; Chart: Russell Contreras/Axios</div><p><a href="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2025/06/04/boulder-molo…