In a shocking incident of antisemitic violence, a Jewish woman was assaulted in a Manhattan subway station on Saturday, as reported by the New York Police Department.
The New York Post revealed that the unidentified male assailant struck the 29-year-old victim in the face around 11:30 p.m. in the 32nd Street and Lexington Avenue subway station's 7-train passageway. When questioned about his unprovoked aggression, the man responded, You are Jewish.
The New York Daily News reported that the perpetrator fled the scene, leaving the woman with minor injuries from the hate crime. The New York Police Department's Hate Crimes Unit is actively investigating the incident.
This unprovoked assault is part of a disturbing trend of rising antisemitic violence worldwide, following the recent escalation of conflict in the Middle East due to the devastating Hamas terrorist attacks against Israel.
The Community Security Trust, a UK-based organization committed to Jewish security, recently released a report indicating a significant increase in antisemitic incidents. According to the report, between October 7 and 10, there were over 89 antisemitic incidents, marking a 324% increase from the 21 incidents recorded during the same period in 2022.
In a similar vein, NBC Boston reported an attack on a Jewish synagogue in Berlin, Germany, where Molotov cocktails were used. Antisemitic incidents have been on the rise in the German capital since the onset of the conflict between Hamas and Israel.
In response to the escalating hate crime threats, the United States has been ramping up security measures for Jewish, Muslim, and Arab communities. Attorney General Merrick Garland emphasized the Justice Department's commitment to addressing hate crimes during a press conference on Thursday.
He stated, The entire Justice Department remains vigilant in our efforts to identify and respond to hate crimes, threats of violence or related incidents with particular attention to threats to faith communities.
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