Criticism in Israel over NBC New York article blaming Jewish community for increasing anti-Semitism • Foreign Ministry: "Blaming Victim on Racist Offender"

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Strong criticism in Israel and the Jewish community of the United States of America of an article published on the NBC Network and also circulated by the AP, following the many anti-Semitic attacks in the New York area.

The article claims that the background to the attacks is "the expansion of tensions in Orthodox communities outside New York and some fear that recent violence may stem from the development of these tensions."

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Foreign Ministry spokesman Lior Hayat attacks the NBC network for publishing the article, blaming Jews in the New York area for their attacks: "Outrageous article on NBC NewYork blames Jews for increasing anti-Semitism in New York. Again, the victim is blamed for the attacker's racism. Instead of explanations and excuses, we need unequivocal action against racism and anti-Semitism. "

Jewish journalist and educator Joel Pattin wrote that "a reputable news organization believes that the best way to confront anti-Semitism is that identifiable Jews will not spread to communities outside New York to avoid conflicts. In 2020, we are actually having this conversation. Stunning".