Antisemitism has ‘become normalised’ on UK campuses, says Union of Jewish Students
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A recent survey by the Union of Jewish Students (UJS) indicates that antisemitism has become normalized on UK university campuses. The poll of 1,000 students found that a significant percentage have witnessed antisemitic behavior, including justification of the October 7th Hamas attacks and glorification of proscribed groups. One in five students expressed reluctance to share housing with Jewish students, and many Jewish students reported increased social ostracization, threats, and abuse. The UJS report, "Time for Change," also highlighted a lack of concern among some students regarding open expression of Jewish identity on campus. The findings have prompted concern from Jewish organizations, who are calling for universities to take stronger action against antisemitism. Universities UK stated they are working to address antisemitism and support university leaders in taking action.
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AI-ExtractedNearly half (47%) have witnessed justification of the 7 October attacks by Hamas.
Almost a quarter (23%) have seen behaviour that targets Jewish students for their religion or ethnicity.
One in five students would be reluctant to, or would never, houseshare with a Jewish student.
Antisemitism has “become normalised” on UK campuses.
Jewish students are facing direct threats, verbal and physical abuse and being isolated by their peers.
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