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Antisemitism at UK universities is increasing, security charity says
Jewish students were the most frequent targets, and abusive behavior made up 84% of cases, the Community Security Trust said.
Antisemitism at British universities has risen nearly 80% since the October 2023 attacks by Hamas on Israel, according to a report from a security charity for the Jewish community.
The Community Security Trust recorded 178 university-related antisemitic incidents between the 2024 and 2026 academic years, marking a 14% rise in incidents during 2025/26.
Secretary of State for Education of the United Kingdom Lucy Powell stated, 'No student should have to choose between expressing their identity and feeling safe on campus.'
The report highlighted that most incidents involved verbal abuse and antisemitic comments aimed at students and staff.