In recent years, and notably since Oct. 7, 2023, there has been a resurgence of antisemitism in the United States. This brand of hate has never been dormant. But lately, there has been a sharp increase.
One of the most concerning aspects of this shift is that antisemitism is growing strongest among younger Americans. The rise is fueled in large part by the ubiquitous use of social media among this demographic. It is also propelled by privilege and ignorance.
Jewish Americans feel unsafe because the threats against them are very real. Since 2019, the American Jewish Committee has released a yearly report titled “State of Antisemitism in America.” Its 2025 issue, released in February, “found that the vast majority (91%) of American Jews say they feel less safe as a Jewish person in the United States as a result of the arson attack during Passover on the Pennsylvania Governor’s residence, the murders of Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky … and the firebombing of a Boulder, CO, march in support of the hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.” The report came out a month before the terrorist attack on Temple Israel in Michigan.
Antisemitic attacks are on the rise. This poison spreads quickly among and is readily consumed by those who are terminally online and easily influenced. Namely, young people.
The AJC’s report also found that “nearly three-fourths (73%) of American Jews experienced antisemitism online — either by seeing or hearing it or by being personally targeted. This group reported noticeable jumps in incidents on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok.” As reported by the Jerusalem Post, “Americans who get their news from social media are more likely to hold antisemitic views, according to a Monday Yale Youth Poll, which also found that younger voters are more likely to have anti-Jewish beliefs.”
Young, impressionable Americans are told that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, Jews control too much of American politics and media, and supporting Israel means you don’t put our country first, among other things.
An April 17 report by Echelon Insights shows the disturbing effect of anti-Israel propaganda. In the under-50 demographic, Echelon found that “younger Democrats view Israel significantly more unfavorably than China, and about the same as Iran.” Israel is a staunch, necessary ally of the U.S. They represent the West in a corner of the world that is dominated by terroristic, oppressive regimes and minimal freedoms. Yet young Democrats view Israel as worse than or nearly equivalent to these regimes. China and Iran are countries that stand in opposition to everything the U.S. champions and holds dear.
Though Democrats are far worse when it comes to their dislike of Israel, the GOP is certainly not in the clear. Republicans under 50 view Israel favorably to the tune of 44%, with 33% viewing the country unfavorably, and 23% having no opinion. The influence of such anti-Israel and downright antisemitic personalities such as Tucker Carlson, Candace Owens, and Nick Fuentes certainly plays a role.
It is deeply alarming to witness the increase in antisemitic attitudes over the years. The Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas terrorist attacks in Israel killed more than 1,200, with several hundred taken hostage. Yet, on social media and in certain political circles, Israel’s response was portrayed as the real cruelty. And in the years since, a widespread hatred for Jews at home and abroad has only increased.
Democratic Party leaders don’t particularly care that antisemitism fills their ranks. Worst of all, it’s the party’s younger members who carry and disseminate most of this vile ideology. At the same time, the Republican Party isn’t without its share of infestation. Some embrace antisemitism and believe doing so makes them “America First.” In reality, it just makes them partners in evil.
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The temperature of hatred toward Jews is at an all-time high. It is not likely to diminish any time soon. That is due in part to our social media-soaked culture and bad actors who foment anti-Israel rage.
At present, Democrats have a far bigger problem with young voters and Israel. Antisemitism swirls on the Left. But Republicans can’t get comfortable with the status quo in their own party. As we’ve seen among Democrats and broadly in culture, complacency and cowardice allow antisemitism to flourish.