The Anti-Defamation League released a report on Monday that identifies “significant” antisemitic and extremist activity in Pennsylvania.

The report states that the Commonwealth has the fourth-highest rate of antisemitic harassment, vandalism and assault in the country. The year 2024 saw about an 18% increase in incidents compared to 2023, with Pennsylvania reporting 465 incidents of antisemitism last year and 394 the year before.

“Extremists are targeting Pennsylvania with their hateful ideologies with the intent to spread fear and to intimidate marginalized groups,” said Andrew Goretsky, the senior regional director of ADL Philadelphia. “The concerning trends of rising antisemitism and extremism documented in this report highlight the critical need for coordinated action across the stat

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