Jews in the U.K. documented approximately 2,000 antisemitic incidents in the first half of 2024.
The 1,978 incidents recorded by the Community Security Trust marks the highest-ever tally for a six-month period and a 100% increase during that same time span the year prior.
The watchdog group wrote in its semiannual report that the incidents are part of a sharp rise in hate and hate crimes against Jews since the war against Hamas, which began after the Hamas massacre of Israelis on Oct. 7 of last year.
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