House Report Details Campus Antisemitism Surge

A new report from the U.S. House Education and Workforce Committee released on Tuesday details a surge in antisemitism on American college campuses following the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks on Israel, attributing much of the hostility to faculty members, student groups, and foreign influences. The investigation, which examined activities at multiple universities, found that organizations like Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) and Faculty and Staff for Justice in Palestine (FSJP) have organized protests, hosted events, and promoted rhetoric that targeted Jewish students, often without institutional repercussions.

The report highlights how FSJP chapters, present on various campuses, pressured universities to adopt boycotts of Israel and reject the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's definition of antisemitism. It cites instances where faculty affiliated with these groups incorporated anti-Israel content into courses, challenged campus policies protecting Jewish students, and justified violence against Israel in statements. For example, at Sarah Lawrence College, the FSJP chapter objected to prioritizing antisemitism in orientation materials, arguing it implied...