Are the Jews persecuted so much because they are Gods chosen people?

[Ori]

Throughout history up to this very day, the Jews have had some of the worst luck ever, is this because of their covenant with God, is it envy from everyone else that has put them in this posistion?

 

[Jayhawker Soule]

They are persecuted so much because of antisemitism.

 

[jewscout]

They are persecuted so much because of antisemitism.

...and people are anti-semitic for different reasons

 

[michel]

...and people are anti-semitic for different reasons

Exactly, but why?