Israeli President Herzog calls antisemitism a 'contamination of societies' as hate crimes surge

Israeli President Isaac Herzog said in 2026 that antisemitism is a "contamination of societies." According to NYPD data released that year, anti-Jewish incidents accounted for 56.9% of all hate crimes in New York City. Herzog made the statement as reported hate crimes targeting Jewish individuals increased. The NYPD figures covered the full calendar year 2026.

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