Synagogue Attacks More Deadly Despite Fewer Threats, Israeli Ministry Warns
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Israel's Diaspora Affairs Ministry warned of increased physical threats to Jewish communities globally, noting a rise in deadly antisemitic attacks despite a decline in bomb threats. The report, released ahead of Kristallnacht's anniversary, details escalating violence against worshippers and institutions, including arson and firearms, even as overall incidents decrease in some areas. The ministry highlighted the need to focus on attack severity rather than just numbers and urged governments to bolster security for Jewish sites.
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- Antisemitic attacks involving lethal weapons are increasing globally, according to an Israeli ministry report.
- Bomb threats against U.S. synagogues dropped from 1,009 in 2023 to 59 in 2025.
- The report identifies arson and Molotov cocktails as prominent methods targeting synagogues.
- Britain saw a record 227 synagogue-related incidents in 2025.
- The ministry warns of state actors and terrorist networks potentially sponsoring attacks.
- Director-General Avi Cohen-Skali called the findings a "serious warning sign for every sovereign state."
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