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Jewish Hate Crimes in England and Wales Up 10%, Government Data Shows
Hate crimes targeting Jewish people in England and Wales rose by 10% in the year ending March, according to British government data. Overall hate crimes increased by 7%, with religiously motivated hate crimes up 13%.
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- 01Jewish hate crimes in England and Wales rose 10% in the year ending March.
- 02Overall police-reported hate crimes increased by 7% in the same period.
- 03Jewish people experience the highest rate of religiously motivated hate crime per capita.
- 04Religiously motivated hate crimes against Muslims increased by 15%.
- 05The J7 Global Task Force proposed a new international ministerial task force on antisemitism.
- 06Community groups cite the Israel-Hamas conflict as a factor in elevated hate levels.
The Community Security Trust reported that Jewish people face the highest rate of religiously motivated hate crime per capita. The rise has been linked to the Israel-Hamas conflict, and community groups are calling for stronger deterrents and societal action.
The Times of Israel publishes in English. The key points are summarized above. Read The Times of Israel’s full report from the link below.
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