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House report finds American Psychological Association leadership ‘repeatedly failed to confront antisemitism’
Jewish Insider • • world
Key Points:
- A House Education and Workforce Committee report found that senior American Psychological Association (APA) officials repeatedly dismissed concerns from Jewish psychologists about antisemitism following Hamas’ October 7, 2023 attacks on Israel.
- The investigation revealed that radical activist-academics influenced the APA to politicize the organization, demonize Israel, minimize Hamas terrorism, and portray Jews negatively, while APA leaders failed to confront antisemitism internally.
- Internal communications showed APA leaders responding to antisemitism complaints with sarcasm and disdain, including dismissive remarks from top officials and reluctance to condemn antisemitism unequivocally.
- The APA continued to support individuals accused of antisemitism, declined to sign the Anti-Defamation League’s pledge to fight antisemitism, and consulted groups accused of fomenting antisemitism when drafting statements about the October 7 attacks.
- Due to concerns about systemic antisemitism, a federal advisory board recommended suspending the APA’s accreditation authority, with a final Department of Education decision pending.
