Report on Jewish diaspora finds biggest rise in antisemitism in UK
Summary
A new report shows that antisemitic incidents increased the most in the UK last year compared to other countries with large Jewish communities outside Israel. The year 2025 was also the deadliest for Jews living outside Israel in over 30 years, with several violent attacks reported in different countries.Key Facts
- The UK had the biggest rise in reported antisemitic incidents in 2025 among seven countries with large Jewish populations outside Israel.
- Antisemitic incidents increased by 136% across these seven countries since 2022, and violent attacks rose by 97%.
- The seven countries studied are Argentina, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, the UK, and the US, home to over 90% of Jews outside Israel.
- In 2025, 20 people were killed in antisemitic attacks, the highest number since 1994.
- Major attacks included shootings in Manchester (UK), Bondi Beach in Sydney (Australia), and Washington DC (USA).
- The report highlights concerns about social media and artificial intelligence helping spread antisemitic hate and radicalizing individuals.
- Governments have different approaches to fighting antisemitism, ranging from tougher laws to better education.
- UK and international officials emphasize the need for calm and clear action to reduce antisemitic hatred.
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