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Spike in Antisemitism Drives 742 British Jews to Emigrate

4/23/2026

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British Jews express heightened safety fears amid antisemitic incidents, including arson attacks on synagogues and community centers.
742 British Jews emigrated to Israel in 2025, the highest in 40 years, according to the Institute for Jewish Policy Research.
Leaders say the issue extends beyond the Jewish community and call for broader societal awareness and action.
The government has pledged increased security, but progress is slow.

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Story summary

British Jews express heightened safety fears amid antisemitic incidents, including arson attacks on synagogues and community centers.
742 British Jews emigrated to Israel in 2025, the highest in 40 years, according to the Institute for Jewish Policy Research.
Leaders say the issue extends beyond the Jewish community and call for broader societal awareness and action.
The government has pledged increased security, but progress is slow.