Expert urges empathy to combat hateful rhetoric as the war between Israel, Hamas continues

📆 10/14/2023 5:21 AM

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The conflict has brought on an increase in both anti-Semitic and Islamophobic attacks.

DENVER — It's been days now since Hamas' deadly attack on Israel, and the human impact of that deadly attack is being felt around the world and here in Colorado.

"People have noticed, whenever there's a war that Israel is involved in, there's a rise in anti-Semitic attacks. Similarly though, after 9/11 and again now, there's an increase in Islamophobic attacks," Wilmer said."So places like Los Angeles are increasing their security around both of those potential targets and vulnerabilities in the community there."

"In a time of stress and war and conflict and violence, everyone is more vulnerable to simplifying and painting with broad strokes. And it's very emotional, there are people with relatives in harm's way," Wilmer said.

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