The J7 Large Communities' Task Force Against Antisemitism released a comprehensive global report documenting the deadliest year for antisemitic violence in more than three decades. The findings, covering incidents across seven countries home to more than 90% of the Jewish population living outside Israel, showed 20 people killed in attacks during 2025.
What the Left Is Saying
ADL officials emphasized the urgency of confronting antisemitism on a global scale and called for comprehensive action beyond security measures alone. "It takes a whole of society effort, government, business, schools, civil society and everyday citizens, to root out the hate targeting Jewish communities worldwide," Erdemir stated.
Jewish advocacy groups pointed to growing online extremism as contributing to the normalization of antisemitic rhetoric. The report identified anti-Zionism related to the war in Gaza as becoming "a vehicle for antisemitic expression" and found educational institutions had become an "acute flashpoint" for hatred, with campuses identified as sites where Jewish students experienced heightened levels of harassment and intimidation.
What the Right Is Saying
Conservative commentators highlighted security concerns and called for stronger law enforcement response to threats against Jewish communities. They emphasized that antisemitism is "no longer confined to the fringes" in the countries examined and stressed the importance of protecting religious institutions from potential violence.
Recent alleged plots targeting Jewish institutions drew attention during this period. In April 2025, authorities arrested two teenagers accused of plotting an attack on Congregation Beth Israel in Houston. Prosecutors accused 18-year-old Angelina Han Hicks of planning alongside two male subjects to "kill as many Jews as possible," with the alleged attack initially planned for 2028.
What the Numbers Show
According to the task force report released in early 2025 but covering full-year data, more than 23,000 antisemitic incidents were documented across seven countries. Violent incidents increased 97% since 2022, while total reported incidents rose 136% during the same period. All 20 fatal attacks occurred within J7 nations, marking the deadliest year for antisemitic violence since 1994.
Australia recorded a 270% increase in antisemitic incidents since 2021. Germany posted the highest per-capita rate of any nation examined. The United States documented 6,274 incidents in 2025, including 300 physical assaults, despite showing a decline from the previous year.
France reported a 124% increase in incidents since 2021, while the United Kingdom saw a 64% increase and Canada recorded a 60% increase. Argentina experienced a 46% increase over the same period. The report also examined Ireland separately, noting that antisemitism has become increasingly common in everyday life for its small Jewish population of approximately 2,200 people.
The Bottom Line
The J7 Task Force report documents a significant escalation in global antisemitic violence and harassment during 2025, with 20 deaths marking the highest toll since 1994. Erdemir framed antisemitism as an indicator of broader societal threats. "History shows Jews are the canary in the coal mine: when hatred against Jews rises unchecked, it's an early warning that everyone's safety and rights are at risk," he said. The report's findings underscore ongoing concerns about the safety and security of Jewish populations across multiple continents.