Yep, the Jewish people being used as scapegoats for political issues dates back a couple millennia.

Once a person or group is singled out, it became easy for others to use that prejudice for their own ends. Just ask anyone who has ever been bullied.

See also: Muslims in the U.S. in 2001 who were treated unfairly and had nothing to do with 9/11.

(I flagged their comment because I think it is antisemitic, but the HN Guidelines say we have to assume good faith.)