Antisemitic incidents in UK spiked after Manchester synagogue terror attack

The Guardian - World NewsEN 3 min read 100% complete by Harriet SherwoodFebruary 11, 2026 at 01:01 AM

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A report by the Community Security Trust (CST) revealed a spike in antisemitic incidents in the UK following a deadly terror attack on a Manchester synagogue in October 2025, which resulted in two deaths. The CST logged 40 antisemitic incidents on the day of the attack and another 40 the following day, with many referencing or celebrating the event. Overall, the CST recorded 3,700 antisemitic incidents in 2025, the second-highest total since 1984, with over half referencing Israel, Palestine, Hamas, or the war in Gaza. While antisemitic incidents increased overall, there was a decrease in educational settings, including schools and universities. The CST's chief executive noted that the terror attack triggered further antisemitism, highlighting the extremism faced by British Jews.

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