Some argue that the surge in anti-Semitic violence in Europe is motivated primarily by the plight of the Palestinians. But, according to a 2012 poll, more Europeans believe that violence against Jews is fueled by long-standing anti-Semitic attitudes, rather than anti-Israel sentiment.
有人认为巴勒斯坦困境是造成欧洲反犹暴力大幅增长的主要动机。但是，2012年民意调查显示，更多欧洲人认为长久以来的反犹而非反以情绪助长了针对犹太人的暴力行为。