Forms of Antisemitism
Antisemitism is displayed in many forms - verbal, physical, social, towards individuals, property and institutions. In some cases antisemitism is state policy or state sanctioned; in other cases the perpetrators are marginal groups or individuals.
Physical violence
Physical violence against Jews is a strong feature of antisemitic history. Fortunately mass violence directed at Jews has decreased, except in the context of wars against Israel and in the phenomenon of suicide bombings.
But there are still cases of assault and murder prompted by antisemitism. One notorious case was the torture and murder of 23 year old Ilan Halimi in Paris, in February 2006. Jewish communal leaders have also been targeted and shot at in the course of performing their duties. Others have been attacked simply because they are identifiably Jewish.
Attacks on property
Synagogues, Jewish schools and Jewish community institutions are vandalised and firebombed far more frequently than other community buildings. Often the attacks consist of antisemitic graffitti, such as swastika. Destruction of property not only damages Jewish community resources, it is intimidating and prevents targeted groups from the full enjoyment of and participation in society. Many Jewish organisations are forced to have strong security because of fear of these attacks.
Discrimination
Treating Jews differently on the basis of their assumed or actual Jewish identity is antisemitic discrimination. Like all forms of discrimination it is illegal in Australia and most western countries.
Racial Vilification
Vilification is group defamation, using words to hatred or contempt against Jews on the grounds of their religious, cultural and political beliefs. Vilification is usually based on antisemitic lies, such as stereotypes and conspiracy theories. Vilification is hurtful and destructive in its own right. It also creates an environment in which antisemitism is acceptable. By creating the background conditions which legitimise antisemitism, racial hatred is perhaps the most damaging form of antisemitism.
Many jurisdictions now have incitement laws which make racial and religious vilification illegal.
Anti-Israel Propaganda
Anti-Zionism is the fastest growing antisemitic ideology. Enemies of Israel spend considerable resources demonising and delegitimising Israel, spreading misinformation and inciting hatred. Propogranda is a form of vilification directed at the Jewish state. There is a verified link between increased attacks on Israel in the media or by demonstrators and increased attacks on Diaspora Jewry.
Media bias
Problematic media images of Jews draw on stereotyping or on antisemitic lies such as the image of the Jewish lobby to give a false image of Jews. This kind of antisemitism may be deliberate but often it is an unconcious regurgitation of habitual images. | 
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