On Sunday, CNN aired an hourlong special on the subject of anti-Semitism, hosted by the anchor Dana Bash, who is herself Jewish. Melissa Langsam Braunstein praises the network for producing the program, but also points to some its shortcomings. Above all

far-left anti-Semitism deserved more attention. Far-right anti-Semitism, of course, remains reprehensible, but it’s readily identifiable. More people struggle to recognize far-left anti-Semitism, which has historically cloaked Jew-hatred in the language of social justice. It’s a problem across college campuses and increasingly in lower-level schools. CNN’s viewers are also more likely to encounter the far left. In that sense, the Brandeis Center for Human Rights president Alyza Lewin, who explained Jewish peoplehood and the connection between Judaism and Zionism, merited more airtime.

Jews face threats from numerous directions. Unfortunately, viewers may be left with the impression that the far right is dangerous, the far left makes unpleasant comments, and any other threats are vague. For the sake of American Jews’ safety, though, a comprehensive threat overview is necessary.

Bash’s comment that “experts across the board caution anti-Semitism is growing on the left, but it is not equivalent to hate from the right” was unhelpful. Anti-Semitism is a problem on the left. Debating whether the far right or the far left is “worse” is a waste of time—both pose dangers to American Jews. . . Further, given how many Jews live in blue [states], most Jews in the United States are more likely to encounter problems from the far left.

Between December 27 and January 6, terrorists in Gaza fired rockets at Israel almost every night. On Monday, one rocket struck a home in the much-bombarded town of Sderot, although no one was injured. The rocket fire had largely halted last spring, and for some time barrages were often the result of Israeli forces closing in a Hamas unit or munitions depot. But the truth—which gives credence to Ran Baratz’s argument in his January essay that the IDF is struggling to accomplish its mission—is that Hamas has been able to rebuild. Yoni Ben Menachem writes that the jihadist group has been “producing hundreds of new rockets using lathes smuggled into tunnels that remain operational in Gaza.” Moreover, it has been replenishing its ranks:

According to Israeli security officials, Hamas has recruited approximately 4,000 new fighters over the past month. This rapid expansion bolsters its fighting capabilities and complicates Israel’s efforts to apply military pressure on Hamas to expedite a hostage deal. Hamas’s military recovery has allowed it to prolong its war of attrition against the IDF and adopt tougher stances in hostage negotiations. The funds for this recruitment effort are reportedly from the sale of humanitarian-aid packages, which Hamas forcibly seizes and resells in Gaza’s markets.

In fact, Ben Menachem writes, Hamas’s rocket fire is part of the same strategy:

By firing rockets, Hamas seeks to demonstrate its resilience and operational capability despite the IDF’s prolonged offensive. This message is aimed at both Gaza’s residents and the Israeli public, underscoring that Hamas remains a significant force even after enduring heavy losses [and] that Israel cannot easily occupy this region, currently a focal point of IDF operations.