2025 was deadliest year for antisemitic attacks in 30 years, study says

Core Impact Points

• A total of 20 people were killed in antisemitic attacks in the US, Australia, and the UK in 2025, with the highest number of deaths occurring in Australia.
• The J7 Large Communities' Task Force Against Antisemitism reported a 136% increase in antisemitic incidents across the seven countries since 2022, with violent incidents up 97% in the same period.
• The report found that antisemitic incidents increased in the UK, Argentina, and Germany in 2025, while they fell in the US, Australia, Canada, and France compared to 2024.
• The J7 group called on governments to take proactive measures to prevent antisemitic attacks, including providing real security funding, strengthening laws, and enforcing social media platform rules.
• The report highlighted the need for a coordinated international response to address the growing threat of antisemitism, which has been exacerbated by the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
• The US government has been criticized for its response to the surge in antisemitic attacks, with some experts calling for increased funding for security measures and community outreach programs.