UK antisemitism surges 21% as attacks on Jews hit near-record levels August 5, 2026Palestine Action activists on top of the Israel-based Elbit Systems factory in Oldham, 2021. (Palestine Action)(Palestine Action)UK antisemitism surges 21% as attacks on Jews hit near-record levels Tweet Join Group Join WhatsApp Group Email https://worldisraelnews.com/uk-antisemitism-surges-21-as-attacks-on-jews-hit-near-record-levels/ Email Print Antisemitic incidents across the UK surged 21% in the first half of 2026, reaching the second-highest six-month total ever recorded, according to new figures from the Community Security Trust (CST).The organization documented 1,926 anti-Jewish incidents, including assaults, arson, and the stabbing of two Jewish men in London’s Golders Green. It said the violence intensified during the US-Israel conflict with Iran and has remained elevated since Hamas’s October 7 massacre.British authorities have linked several attacks to an Iran-backed group, while Policing Minister Sarah Jones called the figures “appalling” and pledged a record £250 million to strengthen security in Jewish communities. Antisemitism. UKDiasporaLondonUnited Kingdom
