Randy Fine on Rising Antisemitism in Europe and its Global Implications

Post-October 7th Surge in Antisemitism

• 💡 The October 7th attacks, the worst against Jews since the Holocaust, were expected to decrease antisemitism, but instead, it has dramatically increased.
• 📈 A study by the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights shows a 400% increase in antisemitism in Europe since October 7th, 2023.
• 🌍 96% of European Jews report encountering antisemitism in their daily lives, highlighting its pervasive nature.

Disturbing Incidents in Europe

• 🏃‍♂️ In Amsterdam, a mob screamed "Free Palestine" while chasing Israeli soccer fans in what was called a "Jew hunt."
• 🧒 In Berlin, 13-year-old Jewish boys from a soccer team were pursued by adults shouting "Free Palestine."
• 🐶 In Milan, a vicious dog was unleashed on visibly Orthodox Jews.
• 💩 Feces were smeared on Jewish sites in England, and an Israeli victim's memorial in Rome was defaced.
• ✈️ 50 French Jewish children were removed from an airplane in Spain after one child uttered a Hebrew word.

Antisemitism's Impact Beyond Europe

• 🇺🇸 The problem extends to Americans, with a Pakistani Muslim screaming "Allahu Akbar" attacking an American in Milan for looking Orthodox.
• ⚠️ The speaker emphasizes that antisemitism is a real and rising threat, often accompanied by the rise of mainstream Islam in Europe.
• 🌍 This trend is a warning sign, as historically, where antisemitism rises, societal collapse often follows.

US Response and Call to Action

• 🏛️ This bill directs the State Department to address the growing threat of antisemitism and communicate to European allies that their inaction is unacceptable.
• 🤝 The Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs will engage with identified countries of concern to seek cooperation in countering this rise.
• 🗣️ The US will be watching and expects European countries to take action against the unacceptable conduct occurring within their borders.