Antisemitism in UK trebles in year since Hamas attacks on Israel
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Antisemitism in UK trebles in year since Hamas attacks on Israel

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 A Jewish charity said it has recorded more than 5,500 antisemitic incidents in the UK in the year since the Hamas attacks on Israel. The Community Security Trust said the 5,583 incidents recorded between October 7 2023 and September 30 is the highest total of any 12-month period. The charity, which monitors antisemitism and provides security for the Jewish community in Britain, said most incidents took the form of abusive behaviour, while others involved threats or assault. There were 1,400 incidents in October 2023 alone, the charity said, and more than 200 have been recorded every month since then.

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Israel claims UK to be hit by pro-Palestinian attacks
1 month, 1 week ago

Israel claims UK to be hit by pro-Palestinian attacks

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 country’s National Security Council urged its citizens to avoid all events involving Israeli …

Antisemitic incidents reach highest level since 1979 one year on from October 7 terror attacks, data shows
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Antisemitic incidents reach highest level since 1979 one year on from October 7 terror attacks, data shows

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The number of antisemitic …

Anti-Semitic hate crime in London has skyrocketed four fold since October 7 massacre - overtaking Islamophobic incidents for the first time
2 months, 2 weeks 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
2 months, 2 weeks 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 …

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
4 months, 2 weeks 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
4 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Monitoring group reports steep rise in antisemitic incidents in Germany last year
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Monitoring group reports steep rise in antisemitic incidents in Germany last year

LA Times  

Officials present the annual report “Antisemitic Incidents in Germany 2023” by the Federal Association RIAS at a press conference in Berlin on Tuesday. A group that tracks antisemitism in Germany said Tuesday it recorded an overall increase of more than 80% in incidents last year, with well over half of the total coming after Hamas-led militants attacked Israel in early …

Just one in four British Muslims believe Hamas committed murder and rape in Israel
8 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Anti-Semitism hits all-time high in ‘explosion of hatred’ against British Jews
10 months, 1 week 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, …

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
11 months, 3 weeks 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 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 …

An increase in harassment against Jewish and Muslim Americans has been reported since Hamas attacks
1 year, 1 month ago

An increase in harassment against Jewish and Muslim Americans has been reported since Hamas attacks

Associated Press  

Muslim and Jewish civil rights groups say they’ve seen large increases in reports of harassment, bias and sometimes physical assaults against members of their communities since the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks. The reported acts since Oct. 7 include an Illinois landlord fatally stabbing a 6-year-old Muslim boy and wounding the boy’s mother, police say, as well as the arrest of …

Anti-Semitic attacks jump fourfold in US after Hamas atrocities in Israel - Jewish people suffer wave of insults, beatings, and harassment as America is convulsed by Middle East war
1 year, 1 month ago

Anti-Semitic attacks jump fourfold in US after Hamas atrocities in Israel - Jewish people suffer wave of insults, beatings, and harassment as America is convulsed by Middle East war

Daily Mail  

The number of anti-Semitic attacks in the US jumped nearly fourfold after Hamas fighters launched their deadly raids in southern Israel on October 7, according to a monitoring group. Pro-Palestinian groups rallied in Tampa, Florida, which brought reactionary protesters for the local Jewish community, in the days after the Hamas atrocities in Israel Temple Beth Israel in Fresno, California, was …

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

The Independent  

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Hamas-Israel war: Surge in hate crimes against Jews, Muslims in London
1 year, 2 months ago

Hamas-Israel war: Surge in hate crimes against Jews, Muslims in London

Live Mint  

London has witnessed an escalation in antisemitic incidents amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Data from the Metropolitan Police reveals that antisemitic incidents surged from 14 to 105, and offences from 12 to 75, between September 30 and October 13, compared to the same period last year. He conveyed that adequate funds had been allocated for fortifying Jewish establishments, emphasising that …

Group reports record tally of antisemitic incidents in 2021
2 years, 7 months ago

Group reports record tally of antisemitic incidents in 2021

Associated Press  

— A Jewish civil rights organization’s annual tally of antisemitic incidents in the U.S. reached a record high last year, with a surge that coincided with an 11-day war between Israel and the Hamas militant group, according to a report released Tuesday. ADL says its audit includes incidents of harassment, vandalism or assault that incorporated “anti-Israel and/or anti-Zionism themes” if …

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 ago

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

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The first half of 2020 …

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