Effect of the Israel-Palestine Conflict: Antisemitism and Islamophobia in the United States

I am studying the effects of the Israel-Palestine Conflict on antisemitism and Islamophobia in the United States. Previous research has highlighted how spikes in intensity of the conflict are linked to hate crimes against Jews and Muslims in the West, but this research does not tell the full story. Building upon this work, I am interested in exactly what forms of hate are exhibited by the general public when the conflict becomes salient. Using an online experiment with a representative sample of Americans, I seek to examine whether and how exposure to media regarding the conflict leads to discrimination, implicit bias, and explicit prejudice against Jewish and Muslim people. I am especially interested in how media slant can moderate the effects of the conflict on these forms of hate. I believe this research will provide important insights to policymakers and concerned citizens looking to combat rising antisemitism and Islamophobia in America.