Antisemitism Reaches Record Highs Worldwide in 2024

Antisemitism has surged to record levels worldwide since Hamas's October 7, 2023, attack on Israel, with 2024 experiencing more than double the incidents compared to previous years, marking the worst period since World War II. Reports from the Anti-Defamation League, Combat Antisemitism Movement, and J7 Task Force document significant increases across countries like the U.S., U.K., France, Germany, and Argentina. University campuses and online platforms have become key flashpoints, with Jewish students in the U.K. and elsewhere reporting heightened abuse and fear. The normalization of antisemitism is evident across the political spectrum, including far-left, far-right, and Islamist movements, prompting many Jews to hide symbols of their identity. Jewish organizations are urging governments, corporations, and academic institutions to implement comprehensive global strategies to address the crisis. Despite existing measures, the ongoing surge is putting Jewish communities at risk and threatening social cohesion.