UN decries rise in 'hatred' since Oct. 7

Ramesh Rajasingham, Director of Coordination, Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) joined via video link during the Security Council meeting on maintenance of peace and security of Ukraine at the UN Headquarters. (Photo by Lev Radin/Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images)

The United Nations is warning of a rise in racial hatred since the Oct. 7 terrorist attack perpetuated by Hamas on the Israeli public.

"The impact of the crisis... has sent shockwaves across every region, dehumanizing both Palestinians and Jews," said UN Human Rights Chief Volker Turk.

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"We have witnessed a sharp spike in hate speech, violence and discrimination, deepening social fractures and polarization," Turk added.

Pro-Palestine and pro-Israel protests have erupted across the globe in response to the armed conflict.

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Instances of violence, vandalism, and harassment have been reported worldwide following Israel's counter-attack following the Oct. 7 massacre.