INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Brazil has seen a sharp and troubling rise in antisemitism since October 2023, according to official data from the Brazilian Israelite
Confederation.After the Hamas attack on Israel that killed about 1,200 people and kidnapped over 250, antisemitic incidents in Brazil jumped
In 2023, there were 1,774 reported cases, up from 432 the year before.Many of these incidents happened during protests led by left-wing
groups supporting the Palestinian cause
Demonstrators gathered near Jewish centers and universities, displaying banners for Hamas and Hezbollah and chanting for the destruction of
Israel.These acts went beyond political protest, crossing into open hate
Jewish students faced harassment and threats
Antisemitic Incidents in Brazil
(Photo Internet reproduction)School leaders often did little to stop it, allowing the hostility to grow
worldwide.Political leaders also played a role
considered antisemitic by Israel.Other politicians and influencers called for boycotts of Jewish businesses and made hostile comments
online, making antisemitism seem more acceptable in public life.This surge in hate threatens more than just the Jewish community
concerns among international investors and partners
Jewish organizations are responding by tracking incidents and publishing reports.They are also urging stronger action from authorities
Brazil remains an observer in the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance, showing some commitment to fighting hate.Still, the data
