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Antisemitic Incidents Rise by a Fifth in First Half of 2026
Reports of antisemitic incidents have increased by 21% in the first half of 2026, with a notable jump since the start of the Iran war. This rise highlights growing concerns about antisemitism.
5 Aug, 00:32 — 5 Aug, 07:55
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Antisemitic incident reports rise by a fifth in first half of 2026
The Community Security Trust said it is the second highest total of antisemitic incidents on record for the first half of any year.
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Antisemitic incident reports rise by a fifth in first half of 2026
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Antisemitic incidents in U.K. have jumped 21% since start of Iran war: report
The charity reported 1,926 anti-Jewish hate incidents between January and June, including assaults, arson attacks and the stabbing of two Jewish men in London
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