Deadliest year in decades as antisemitism becomes ‘new normal’ in West, Jewish watchdog finds

The Jerusalem PostIndependentConservative2 hr. ago

A report by the J7 Large Communities' Task Force Against Antisemitism reveals that 2025 was the deadliest year for antisemitic violence in the Jewish diaspora since the 1994 AMIA bombing in Buenos Aires. The report documents 20 deaths from targeted antisemitic attacks globally, including the Hanukkah massacre at Bondi Beach in Sydney, shootings at a synagogue in Manchester, and attacks in Washington, DC, and Boulder, Colorado. Over 23,000 antisemitic incidents were recorded in 2025, marking a 136% increase compared to 2022 and a 97% rise in violent incidents. The report highlights Germany as having the highest per capita rate of antisemitism among J7 nations, with nearly 70 incidents per 1,000 Jewish residents. Digital platforms are identified as a growing source of antisemitic propaganda, with 66% of incidents in Argentina originating online.

Bias read (Conservative): The article emphasizes the severity of antisemitism and calls for increased government action, using strong language such as 'new normal' and urging governments to act proactively rather than reactively. It frames antisemitism as a critical threat requiring urgent intervention, aligning with a right