Antisemitic incidents jumped 63% in 2023, according to FBI data
Jews were targeted more often than any other religious group, according to the data
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The suspect also said he would 'shoot every pro-Israel US government official in the head'
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Fast Forward FBI arrests Indiana man who vowed to ‘kill every Jew’ in Fort Wayne
The man started sending threats the day after Hamas’ Oct. 7 attacks
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Fast Forward FBI arrests California minor for role in synagogue swatting ring
The suspect is believed to be a member of a swatting ring that carried out false bomb threats and swatting attempts targeting at least 25 synagogues in 13 states during July and August
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Fast Forward FBI director warns of increased threat of attacks amid ‘historic levels’ of antisemitism in the US
Wray noted that while Jews account for less than 3% of the U.S. population, around 60% of religious-based hate crimes target Jews
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Fast Forward 6-year-old Muslim boy fatally stabbed in Illinois hate crime amid Israel-Hamas war
The suspect, a 71-year-old landlord, was charged with murder and hate crimes
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News How to protect your congregation from swatting and bomb threats during High Holiday services
Several Jewish institutions grappled with these threats from white supremacists this summer, and experts say preparing can help mitigate any disruptions
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