Data from the FCAS Command Center was included in a recently published academic paper that revealed a sharp rise in antisemitism within the U.S. healthcare sector, particularly after October 7, 2023.
We analyzed the X accounts of over 220,000 self-identified healthcare professionals and found antisemitism-related posts increased 5.4x since October 7, 2023, while mentions of “Jewish power” rose 3.4x. Furthermore there was a 24x increase in sentiments of fear within these conversations.
Analysis identified a 5.4x rise in antisemitism-related posts among healthcare professionals since October 7, 2023
Rise in Antisemitic Incidents
The paper also included results from a survey of 170 Jewish-identifying healthcare workers which showed that 88.4% experienced antisemitism after October 7, up from 40.3% prior.
The study highlights the urgent need for healthcare institutions to address this growing crisis. The full paper can be found in the Journal of Religion and Health.