Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:52pm on 11 Mar 2025,Tuesday International
Islamophobic incidents in the US reached a record 8,658 in 2024, a 7.4% increase from 2023, largely linked to Israel's Gaza war. The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) reported rising employment discrimination (15.4%), immigration issues (14.8%), and hate crimes (7.5%). Attacks included the fatal stabbing of a Palestinian American boy and violence against protesters. Crackdowns on pro-Palestine demonstrations intensified, with arrests and suspensions on campuses. Trump vowed action against "anti-American activity." CAIR condemned the crackdown, warning of civil liberties threats. The report underscores growing Islamophobia and suppression of Palestinian solidarity movements in the US.
