Global alert for anti-Semitism: 20 Jews killed and thousands of attacks in 72 countries

Anti-Semitism registered a worrying increase globally during 2025, with figures that set off alarm bells in the international community. According to Tel Aviv University's annual anti-Semitism report, 20 Jews were killed in four attacks in different parts of the world, the highest number in more than

three decades.

The study, based on data from security forces, Jewish communities and field surveys, also detected hundreds of violent incidents in at least 72 countries, including physical assaults, vandalism, threats and online harassment.

Rising violence and global expansion

The report warns that, in the post-war context in Gaza, violence against Jews in the West intensified significantly. Although there was an initial peak after the attacks of October 7, far from diminishing, levels of aggression remained high during 2025

Countries such as Canada recorded particularly high numbers, with around 6,800 incidents, while the United Kingdom reached 3,700 cases. In Australia, one of the most serious episodes was an attack during Hanukkah near Sydney, where

15 people died.

In Europe, the situation also raises concern: Belgium reported increases in both incidents and aggressions, while in France and Germany, although the total number of cases decreased slightly, violent episodes continued to be significant.

The

United States and Latin America, under the spotlight In

the United States, cities such as New York and Chicago showed a slight drop in the total number of incidents, although towards the end of 2025 there was an uptick, especially in violent events. Experts warn that the numbers may be underestimated, as many minor cases or situations of online harassment go unreported

In Latin America, the picture was mixed: increases were registered in countries such as Mexico and Spain, while in Chile and South Africa there were declines.

The risk of the normalization of hate One of

the most alarming points of the report is the warning about the possible “normalization” of anti-Semitism. According to specialists, the persistence of incidents and their increasing frequency can generate an effect of social tolerance towards this type of behavior

The editor of the report, Professor Uriya Shavit, noted that this phenomenon follows patterns similar to other crimes, where the lack of response to minor events can lead to more serious episodes.

Radicalization and profiles of the attackers

The study also analyzed the profile of the aggressors, finding that many of the attacks were perpetrated by individuals who acted alone, with diverse motivations ranging from extreme right ideologies

to radicalized anti-Israel positions.

In addition, a growing influence of extremist discourses was identified on digital platforms, where anti-Semitism finds fertile ground to expand unchecked.

An urgent call to action The

report concludes with a call to reinforce prevention and response policies against anti-Semitism, stressing the need for coordinated action between governments,

institutions and civil society.

Far from being an isolated phenomenon, the data reflect a global trend that is worrying because of its magnitude and its impact on democratic coexistence. The escalation of violence and discrimination against the Jewish community brings back to the center of the debate the urgency of combating hate in all its forms.