Antisemitic incident reports rise by a fifth in first half of 2026
Summary
Reports of antisemitic incidents in the UK increased by 21% in the first half of 2026 compared to last year, with 1,926 cases recorded. The rise follows attacks on Jewish sites and is linked partly to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.Key Facts
- The Community Security Trust (CST) recorded 1,926 antisemitic incidents in the UK from January to June 2026.
- This number is 21% higher than the same period in 2025 and is the second highest since 1984 when CST began collecting data.
- Incidents include arson attacks on Jewish organizations and synagogues, including ambulances set on fire in London’s Golders Green area.
- Two visibly Jewish men were stabbed in a terrorist-related attack nearby in April 2026.
- After this stabbing, CST logged the highest daily number of antisemitic incidents recorded.
- 41% of the incidents mentioned the war in Gaza or related Middle East issues alongside antisemitic language.
- Antisemitic incidents in schools rose by 59%, from 112 in early 2025 to 178 in early 2026.
- The UK saw the largest increase in antisemitic attacks among countries with large Jewish populations outside Israel in 2025.
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