FBI director warns antisemitism in US reaching 'historic levels'

2023-11-01 07:57

Attacks on Jewish people make up 60% of religiously motivated hate crimes, director Christopher Wray says.

Antisemitism in the US is reaching "historic levels" in the wake of violence in Israel and Gaza, FBI Director Christopher Wray has warned.

Speaking to a senate panel on Tuesday, Mr Wray said 60% of all religious-based hate crimes targeted Jewish people.

He added that the figure had likely...