Task force representing major Jewish communities warned that antisemitism risks becoming a lasting, pervasive threat after a year in which violent attacks resulted in the deaths of 20 people and a tally of roughly 23,000 antisemitic incidents was compiled across seven countries. The group urged urgent government action to reverse the trend and to strengthen protections for Jewish communities in the diaspora.
The task force’s statement summarised data gathered from multiple community organisations and monitoring bodies, noting that the documented incidents ranged from harassment and vandalism to fatal attacks. It said the pattern of violence and intolerance has intensified community concerns about safety and long-term social cohesion in affected countries.
The group called on governments to increase priority for preventing and prosecuting antisemitic crimes, improve the consistency of incident reporting, and ensure adequate security for places of worship, schools and cultural centres. It also urged closer coordination between civil society and state authorities to ensure investigations are thorough and responses are timely. The task force highlighted the importance of transparent data to shape public policy and to measure progress.
Leaders representing the affected communities said the figures underline the need for a coordinated international response and for sustained political attention. The task force recommended renewed investment in education and community resilience alongside enforcement measures, while stressing that without clear action antisemitic violence and intimidation risk becoming normalized. Authorities in the countries included in the report were asked to review their legal and operational frameworks to better protect minority communities and support victims.
