Governor Hochul Links Rise in Anti-Semitic Hate Crimes to Jewish Community

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has stated that Jews are to blame for anti-Semitism directed at Jews in the state.

Hate crimes against Jews in New York City increased by 13% this year, according to recent data. Jews are the targets in 53% of all hate crimes in the city.

Hochul told Politico Magazine that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s actions following the Oct. 7 Hamas attack have created challenges in New York. She suggested that an overreach by Netanyahu has altered the global perception of the situation.

Hochul also told the New York Post that her governance would be easier if Netanyahu lost the upcoming election in Israel. She claimed that the Israeli government’s response to the Hamas attack has led to increased tensions in the region.

New York is home to the largest Jewish population outside of Israel, with over 2 million Jews in the metropolitan area.