Antisemitic hate crimes in NYC surge 70% in May 2026

New York City has recorded a 70% spike in antisemitic hate crimes in May 2026 compared to May 2025, with 152 confirmed incidents so far this year — far outpacing hate crimes targeting any other group. This alarming rise mirrors the biblical pattern of intensifying hostility toward the Jewish people in the lead-up to the end times, a phenomenon Scripture identifies as a hallmark of the last days. Jesus warned that the season before His return would be marked by widespread lawlessness and persecution, and Zechariah prophesied that all nations would ultimately turn against Israel.