UK Universities See 80% Surge in Antisemitic Incidents Post-Oct. 7
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- Antisemitic incidents at UK universities rose by 80% after Oct. 7.
- 95 incidents were recorded in 2025-2026, up from 53 in 2022-2023.
- Incidents include harassment, graffiti, and six physical assaults.
- University staff were identified as perpetrators in 16 cases.
- UK Education Minister stressed students' safety.
Antisemitic incidents at British universities have surged by nearly 80% since the Hamas attack on Israel in October 2023, according to a report by the Community Security Trust (CST), a charity advising the UK's Jewish community on security matters. The CST recorded 95 antisemitic incidents in universities during the 2025-2026 academic year, compared to 53 in the 2022-2023 academic year, representing an approximate 79% increase. This marks a 14% rise from the previous academic year. Over the two academic years covered by the report, a total of 178 incidents were documented in connection with British universities.
Most incidents involved abusive behavior, verbal harassment, or antisemitic graffiti targeting students, staff, and related organizations. The report also detailed six physical assaults and identified 16 incidents perpetrated by university staff members over the two-year period. UK Education Minister Lucy Powell stated that students should not face threats due to their identity.
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