OPINION:
I remain extremely worried about the sharp rise of raw antisemitic incidents taking place, especially on university campuses such as Cornell and Tulane (“Cornell University sends police to Jewish center after violent, antisemitic messages posted online,” web, Oct. 30).
Since Hamas — a terrorist organization whose mission is to eliminate all Jews — barbarically attacked Israel on Oct. 7, antisemitism has increased significantly at home and abroad.
The Anti-Defamation League reports a 388% increase in antisemitic incidents in the U.S. following Hamas’ massacre of innocent Israelis. From Oct. 7-23, 2022, there were 64 antisemitic incidents. In 2023 during that same period, there were 312 such incidents.
It is time for all Americans to stand up and speak out loudly against this hate — and recognize that Hamas and the Palestinians are not one and the same. University students and faculty should demand their administrations take action immediately.
As history reminds us, terrorism is evil and silence in response to it is the enemy.
Moreover, it is clear that what some call “protests” are in reality attacks against Jews. This antisemitic violence must be stopped before it is too late. Our country’s political landscape is looking more like the 1930s in Germany every day.
RICHARD CHERWITZ
Austin, Texas
