42% of Americans Linked to Antisemitic Views or Support for Hamas, ADL Survey Finds
Younger generations show a higher propensity for negative stereotypes about Jews, despite widespread support for an independent Jewish state.
- A recent survey conducted by the Anti-Defamation League reveals that 42% of Americans have friends or family who either support Hamas or hold antisemitic views.
- 27% of Americans consider it somewhat acceptable for a close family member to support Hamas, while 23% know someone who dislikes Jews.
- Young Americans, particularly Millennials and Gen Z, are more likely than older generations to believe in negative stereotypes about Jews.
- High levels of antisemitism and support for Hamas have sparked protests and incidents of antisemitism across the U.S., including on college campuses.
- Despite growing antisemitism, a vast majority of Americans, 88.8%, believe Jews have the right to an independent country.