The Jewish people wanting to leave the UK as antisemitism rises
10 months ago

The Jewish people wanting to leave the UK as antisemitism rises

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. And on Friday, the Board of Deputies of British Jews condemned George Galloway’s Rochdale by-election win as a “dark day” for the UK’s Jewish community. “There was nothing to do with the conflict, just a few people holding signs about antisemitism like ‘never again means now’,” he told The Independent. “It wasn’t even about Israel, it was just plainly antisemitic.” open image in gallery Jack Christie says he now feels hesitant ‘to be openly Jewish’ on public transport following the abuse When he uploaded footage of the incident on social media, the tech professional received a barrage of threats and abuse. There’s no room for people like me in London.” The Campaign Against Antisemitism said the scale of antisemitic incidents seen across the UK since 7 October is “terrifying”.

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Police forces see sharp spike in Islamophobic and antisemitic hate crimes in past 18 months
1 week, 4 days ago

Police forces see sharp spike in Islamophobic and antisemitic hate crimes in past 18 months

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. They show that: - Greater Manchester Police recorded an average of 13 antisemitic offences …

Antisemitism in UK trebles in year since Hamas attacks on Israel
2 months, 1 week ago

Antisemitism in UK trebles in year since Hamas attacks on Israel

The Independent  

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Watch: Starmer says UK must ‘stand with Jewish community’ as he marks October 7 anniversary
3 months ago

Watch: Starmer says UK must ‘stand with Jewish community’ as he marks October 7 anniversary

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The prime minister has said that the UK “must unequivocally stand with the Jewish community” …

From Tel Aviv to Tottenham, every Jew feels like they are a target
3 months ago

From Tel Aviv to Tottenham, every Jew feels like they are a target

The Independent  

Within hours of Hamas’s dawn attack a year ago, British Jews were consumed by horror and grief, shadowed by sudden overwhelming fear for their own safety. If the residents of Golders Green, in the heart of Jewish north London, had any doubt that the atrocities in southern Israel would echo in their own lives, their fears were confirmed by Monday …

Anti-Semitic hate crime in London has skyrocketed four fold since October 7 massacre - overtaking Islamophobic incidents for the first time
3 months ago

Anti-Semitic hate crime in London has skyrocketed four fold since October 7 massacre - overtaking Islamophobic incidents for the first time

Daily Mail  

Anti-semitic hate crime in London has skyrocketed four fold since the October 7 massacre, new data shows. Anti-semitic hate crime in London has skyrocketed four fold since the October 7 massacre, new data shows Your browser does not support iframes. People attended a Campaign Against Antisemitism rally outside New Scotland Yard in central London, on October 25, seeking police action …

Anti-Semitic hate crimes overtake Islamophobic incidents in London
3 months ago

Anti-Semitic hate crimes overtake Islamophobic incidents in London

The Telegraph  

A spokesman added: “Over the past year, most of this protest activity has continued to take place peacefully and without issue, but where we have seen incidents of criminality occur, officers have been on hand to respond swiftly and gather evidence to support prosecutions. “This includes arrests at assemblies, processions, direct action and post-event protest arrest, when someone has been …

Nearly 2,000 antisemitic incidents recorded in first half of 2024, charity says
5 months ago

Nearly 2,000 antisemitic incidents recorded in first half of 2024, charity says

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Nearly 2,000 antisemitic incidents have been recorded in the first …

Jewish worshippers beaten, alleged arson attack on a property and religious ornaments vandalised: Report reveals record levels of hatred towards British Jews as Hamas attacks drive up antisemitism
5 months ago

Jewish worshippers beaten, alleged arson attack on a property and religious ornaments vandalised: Report reveals record levels of hatred towards British Jews as Hamas attacks drive up antisemitism

Daily Mail  

British Jews have suffered record levels of vile anti-Semitic incidents in the first half of this year, a shocking new report reveals today. Figures from the Community Security Trust recorded 1,978 anti-Jewish hate incidents from January to June this year, up 105 per cent on the same period last year. The Community Security Trust, an antisemitism charity, recorded 1,978 anti-Jewish …

UK anti-Semitism incidents hit record high for first six months of a year
5 months ago

UK anti-Semitism incidents hit record high for first six months of a year

The Telegraph  

Anti-Semitic incidents in Britain reached a record high for the first six months of the year as the Israel-Hamas war continues, figures have shown. The Community Security Trust said the 1,978 incidents recorded between January and June were a doubling of the number for the same period last year – 964 – and the highest total reported in the first …

Antisemitic hate crimes in London treble in year, data shows
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Antisemitic hate crimes in London treble in year, data shows

The Independent  

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Just one in four British Muslims believe Hamas committed murder and rape in Israel
9 months ago

Just one in four British Muslims believe Hamas committed murder and rape in Israel

The Telegraph  

On Friday night, ministers were urged to step up their efforts to counter extreme narratives. It also found that almost half of British Muslims say Jews have too much power over UK government policy, compared to 16 per cent of the general public. Among British Muslims, 41 per cent said Jews have too much power in the media industry and …

The UK is stepping up lawmakers' security as tensions flare over the Israel-Hamas war
10 months, 1 week ago

The UK is stepping up lawmakers' security as tensions flare over the Israel-Hamas war

The Independent  

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Anti-Semitism hits all-time high in ‘explosion of hatred’ against British Jews
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Anti-Semitism hits all-time high in ‘explosion of hatred’ against British Jews

The Telegraph  

Her comments come as the Labour Party faces criticism over its handling of anti-Semitism allegations after Sir Keir Starmer was forced to suspend two parliamentary candidates over remarks they made about Israel. Damage and desecration of Jewish property The CST said the speed at which anti-Semites mobilised after the attack, and the huge increase in anti-Jewish hate, “was, if anything, …

Antisemitism and safety fears surge among US Jews, survey finds
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Antisemitism and safety fears surge among US Jews, survey finds

Associated Press  

Nearly two-thirds of American Jews feel less secure in the U.S. than they did a year ago, according to a new national survey. “This year’s study shows us very clearly that antisemitism that was really just a simmering flame is now, especially since Oct. 7, a five-alarm fire,” Ted Deutch, CEO of AJC, told The Associated Press. The survey released …

Number of anti-Semitic hate crimes across Britain rose dramatically in the weeks after outbreak of Israel-Hamas war - as Jewish charities condemn 'shocking' surge in hatred
1 year ago

Number of anti-Semitic hate crimes across Britain rose dramatically in the weeks after outbreak of Israel-Hamas war - as Jewish charities condemn 'shocking' surge in hatred

Daily Mail  

The number of antisemitic hate crimes across Britain increased dramatically in the weeks after the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war, new figures revealed today. Greater Manchester Police saw the number of anti-Jewish hate crimes rise five times, while the British Transport Police saw offences spike more than tenfold. Iman Atta, the organisation's director, said there had been a 'significant spike …

Antisemitic incidents in Germany rose by 320% after Hamas attacked Israel, a monitoring group says
1 year, 1 month ago

Antisemitic incidents in Germany rose by 320% after Hamas attacked Israel, a monitoring group says

Associated Press  

BERLIN — A group tracking antisemitism in Germany said Tuesday that it documented a drastic increase of antisemitic incidents in the country in the month after Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7. The RIAS group said it recorded 994 incidents, which is an average of 29 incidents per day and an increase of 320% compared to the same time period …

Actress Maureen Lipman praises the 'amazing turnout' as more than 100,000 including Boris Johnson, Rachel Riley, Eddie Marsan and Vanessa Feltz take to London's streets waving 'love is stronger than h
1 year, 1 month ago

Actress Maureen Lipman praises the 'amazing turnout' as more than 100,000 including Boris Johnson, Rachel Riley, Eddie Marsan and Vanessa Feltz take to London's streets waving 'love is stronger than h

Daily Mail  

Maureen Lipman has praised the 'amazing turnout' at Sunday's March Against Antisemitism which saw more than 100,000 people gather in central London to condemn hatred against the Jewish people. She is pictured here next to Coundown's Rachel Riley and actor Eddie Marsan Boris Johnson, his wife Carrie and baby Frank joined the thousands of demonstrators gathered in central London today …

London in an ‘awful place’ with Jews ‘scared stiff’, Assembly told
1 year, 2 months ago

London in an ‘awful place’ with Jews ‘scared stiff’, Assembly told

The Independent  

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'If somebody is calling for jihad…': UK police warns as hate crimes rise
1 year, 2 months ago

'If somebody is calling for jihad…': UK police warns as hate crimes rise

Hindustan Times  

As London's Metropolitan Police geared up for more protests in the city amid Israel-Hamas war, antisemitic and Islamophobic hate crimes continued to rise dramatically, it said. I would encourage anyone who sees any crimes happening at the moment to report it to the nearest police officer,” he said, adding, “Any footage or images of potential crimes should be reported to …

Javid: Revoke visas of those committing antisemitism and hate crimes in UK
1 year, 2 months ago

Javid: Revoke visas of those committing antisemitism and hate crimes in UK

The Independent  

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Universities urged to act ‘firmly’ amid rise in antisemitism on British campuses
1 year, 2 months ago

Universities urged to act ‘firmly’ amid rise in antisemitism on British campuses

The Independent  

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Sevenfold increase in antisemitic incidents recorded in UK since Hamas attack
1 year, 2 months ago

Sevenfold increase in antisemitic incidents recorded in UK since Hamas attack

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Rishi Sunak condemns 'horror and barbarism' of Hamas attacks, vows to protect Jewish community
1 year, 2 months ago

Rishi Sunak condemns 'horror and barbarism' of Hamas attacks, vows to protect Jewish community

India TV News  

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Saturday condemned the "horror and barbarism" of the unprecedented attack on Israel unleashed by the Palestine-based Hamas group on October 7 and vowed to support Israel in restoring security after one week of the ongoing war. Additionally, British opposition leader Keir Starmer also marked one week of Hamas strikes on Israel followed by retaliatory …

No 10 announces £3 million to fund extra security for UK’s Jewish population
1 year, 2 months ago

No 10 announces £3 million to fund extra security for UK’s Jewish population

The Independent  

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In Britain, the Israel-Hamas war reignites old tensions between communities
1 year, 2 months ago

In Britain, the Israel-Hamas war reignites old tensions between communities

Al Jazeera  

Pro-Palestine activists say they are accused of being anti-Semitic while criticising Israel, as Jewish groups fear attacks. This week, as the British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly rushed to visit and support Israel after Hamas’s unprecedented attacks, Braverman urged British police to consider whether chanting phrases such as “from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free” could be treated …

‘We expect intimidation’ – why Britain’s Jewish community provides its own volunteer security force
1 year, 3 months ago

‘We expect intimidation’ – why Britain’s Jewish community provides its own volunteer security force

The Telegraph  

For Dave Rich, it is all depressingly predictable: every time Israel is attacked or involved in conflict, it results in a “surge” in reports of anti-Semitic incidents here on British soil. Rich is director of policy for CST – the charity that provides extra security services at synagogues, Jewish schools and community events, and works with the police to report …

Antisemitism worries rising for many U.S. Jews, survey finds
1 year, 10 months ago

Antisemitism worries rising for many U.S. Jews, survey finds

Associated Press  

More than four in ten Jews in the United States feel their status in America is less secure than it was a year earlier, according to a new survey by the American Jewish Committee. According to the AJC survey, 41% of the respondents said the status of Jews in the U.S. is less secure than it was the year before, …

Rise in number of antisemitic incidents at universities reported to charity
1 year, 11 months ago

Rise in number of antisemitic incidents at universities reported to charity

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Community Security Trust said it received 150 reports of antisemitic incidents affecting Jewish …

Survey finds 45% of UK adults hold antisemitic views
3 years, 11 months ago

Survey finds 45% of UK adults hold antisemitic views

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Eleven per cent of respondents stated they believe Jews have “too much power” in …

Covid fuels highest rate of online antisemitism ever recorded, says charity
4 years, 1 month ago

Covid fuels highest rate of online antisemitism ever recorded, says charity

The Independent  

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Holocaust survivors have home ransacked as antisemitic incidents hit new record in UK
5 years, 5 months ago

Holocaust survivors have home ransacked as antisemitic incidents hit new record in UK

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Many of these antisemitic reactions were in the wider context of ‘smear’ …

UK anti-semitism report shows growing problem
5 years, 5 months ago

UK anti-semitism report shows growing problem

CNN  

CNN — Reports of anti-Semitic incidents have spiked in the UK this year, according to a new report. The Community Security Trust, a charity that monitors anti-Semitism in Britain, said there were 892 recorded incidents in the first six months of 2019 – a 10% increase compared to the same period last year. “The problem is spreading across the country …

Chief Rabbi wades into Westminster Holocaust memorial row saying we must 'learn lessons from the past'
5 years, 9 months ago

Chief Rabbi wades into Westminster Holocaust memorial row saying we must 'learn lessons from the past'

The Telegraph  

“It’s important for us to recall the past for the sake of the future and to learn lessons from the past in order to increase our levels of tolerance and compassion in the UK,” Rabbi Mirvis said. “And particularly now within a context of chronic and growing hate crime I think it’s so important for us to take the lessons …

My report on 130 cases of Labour antisemitism shows the importance of Gordon Brown’s unequivocal stand
5 years, 9 months ago

My report on 130 cases of Labour antisemitism shows the importance of Gordon Brown’s unequivocal stand

The Independent  

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Antisemitism never went away – it’s just that now MPs like Luciana Berger are standing up to it
5 years, 11 months ago

Antisemitism never went away – it’s just that now MPs like Luciana Berger are standing up to it

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Labour antisemitism debate may have driven increase in anti-Jewish incidents in UK, report finds
5 years, 11 months ago

Labour antisemitism debate may have driven increase in anti-Jewish incidents in UK, report finds

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The monitoring group said around one in 10 incidents were “examples of, or related …

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