Antisemitic assaults in Britain surged by 82% in first six months of 2026 — report

According to a report by the Community Security Trust, antisemitic incidents in the United Kingdom rose by 21 percent overall during the first half of 2026. Within that broader rise, direct antisemitic assaults surged by 82 percent during the same six-month period.

The figures highlight a sharp escalation in hostility targeting the Jewish community in Britain, as documented by the organization responsible for monitoring and reporting such incidents in the region.