Global Antisemitic Violence Reaches 31-Year High, Report Warns of Escalating Hatred

Antisemitic violence reached its deadliest level in more than three decades during 2025, according to findings released by the J7 Large Communities’ Task Force Against Antisemitism. The coalition’s second annual report documented 20 fatalities from antisemitic attacks across the seven nations where over 90 percent of the global Jewish diaspora resides, marking the worst year since 1994.

The report identified more than 23,000 antisemitic incidents in J7 countries—which include Australia, Canada, Argentina, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, and the United States—representing a 97 percent surge in violent incidents and a 136 percent spike in total incidents since 2022. The October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks on Israel catalyzed a worldwide surge in antisemitic hatred that has not abated.

Aykan Erdemir, Senior Director of Global Research and Diplomatic Affairs at the Anti-Defamation League, emphasized the urgency of the moment in remarks to Fox News Digital. “This isn’t a warning sign anymore, it’s already happening,” Erdemir stated, describing Jews as historically serving as the “canary in the coal mine” for broader societal dangers when hatred goes unchecked.

Australia reported a 270 percent increase in antisemitic incidents since 2021, including the December 2025 Bondi Beach terror attack that killed 15 people. Germany documented the highest per capita rate at 69.8 incidents per 1,000 Jewish residents, with 8,725 total incidents and a 215 percent increase since 2021.

Canada experienced a 60 percent rise in incidents since 2021, with the report citing concerns about foreign state interference and extremist exploitation of domestic institutions. The United States recorded 6,274 incidents in 2025, a 131 percent increase since 2021, though representing a decline from 2024 levels, with 300 involving physical assault.

France documented a 124 percent increase since 2021, with Jewish residents reporting discrimination, service refusals, and exclusion from events. The United Kingdom saw a 64 percent surge, with nearly half of 3,700 incidents driven by anti-Zionism and references to the Gaza conflict.

The report found that antisemitism has moved beyond extremist margins into mainstream discourse across all J7 nations. Anti-Zionism has become intertwined with antisemitic expression, while educational institutions have emerged as critical flashpoints for hatred, with growing online extremism prompting Jewish individuals worldwide to conceal their religious identity.

Erdemir called for comprehensive, coordinated government action that extends beyond security measures to encompass business, schools, and civil society engagement. He urged law enforcement to hold perpetrators accountable while emphasizing prevention over reactive responses, and stressed that combating cross-border hatred demands international cooperation rather than isolated national efforts.