J7 report: Deadliest year in decades as antisemitism becomes ‘new normal’ in Western democracies

A new report by the J7 Large Communities' Task Force Against Antisemitism indicates that 2025 was the deadliest year for antisemitic violence in the Jewish Diaspora since 1994, with 20 lives lost globally. The report documented over 23,000 antisemitic incidents in 2025, an increase of 136% in overall incidents and 97% in violent incidents compared to 2022. The J7 task force, representing major Jewish organizations across seven Western democracies, stated, "Antisemitism in our seven countries is no longer a surge; it is our new normal."

• Key incidents included the Hanukkah massacre in Sydney (15 dead), shootings at Heaton Park Synagogue in Manchester, and two deaths at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, DC.
• The report highlighted a qualitative shift, with the digital sphere becoming a primary incubator for extremism, and anti-Zionism frequently serving as a vehicle for antisemitic expression.
• Educational institutions were identified as acute flashpoints, with Jewish students reporting self-censorship and hostile environments.
• The J7 task force urged governments to provide real security funding, stronger laws, and compel social media platforms to enforce their rules, demanding "immediate, comprehensive, and life-saving actions to stem the tide of antisemitism."