Trends show a rise in Islamophobia and antisemitism in the US, but more concern is expressed for the latter due to politically weaponized pro-Israel agendas. The White House and Congress are punishing pro-Palestinian student protesters, denying them their constitutional right to free speech. The campaign against pro-Palestinian protests is part of an unconstitutional political campaign to silence supporters of Palestinian rights. Meanwhile, hatred targeting Arabs in America continues unabated and unaddressed. The Arab world needs to speak out against Islamophobia and anti-Arab racism to prevent long-term consequences for Middle Eastern countries.

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