Antisemitic assaults in Britain surged by 82% in the first six months of 2026 compared to the same period last year, according to a report cited by the Times of Israel. The figure highlights the continuing rise in anti-Jewish incidents across the UK.
The reported 82% surge in antisemitic assaults in Britain during the first half of 2026 adds to a global pattern of rising anti-Jewish incidents. The Zioneer has previously documented a record 8,725 antisemitic incidents in Germany in 2025, a 270% surge in Australia, and a 57% rate of American Jews experiencing antisemitism in the past year. In the UK, the government announced a £250 million plan to deploy 500 additional police officers to protect Jewish sites. The new data, based on a report cited by the Times of Israel, underscores the growing challenge of antisemitism in the diaspora.
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