Record Levels of Antisemitic Attacks Reported in the U.S. for 2025

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A recent report by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) reveals that antisemitic physical assaults in the U.S. reached an all-time high in 2025, with a significant increase in deadly incidents. Notably, two Israeli embassy employees were murdered in May, marking the first Jewish fatalities from antisemitic violence on U.S. soil since 2019. The report recorded a total of 6,274 antisemitic incidents, averaging 17 per day, despite a 33% decrease from 2024. While vandalism and harassment incidents have declined, the ADL emphasizes the need for enhanced security measures for at-risk organizations. The report highlights the growing prevalence of deeply rooted antisemitic attitudes, with nearly half of global adults surveyed expressing such views.
Key Details: • Total antisemitic incidents in 2025: 6,274 (17 daily) • Increase in physical assaults: 4%, with deadly assaults up 39% • ADL calls for strengthening the Nonprofit Security Grant Program • Legislation proposed for safe access zones around places of worship • Significant decrease in campus antisemitic incidents: 66% from 2024