Antisemitism Surges Worldwide with 34% Spike in Incidents in First Week of Iran War

The outbreak of the war against the Iranian regime has been accompanied by a sharp rise in antisemitic incidents around the world, with the Combat Antisemitism Movement’s Antisemitism Research Center (ARC) documenting a 34% increase in the first week of the conflict alone. Of the 154 incidents recorded globally, 73—nearly half—were directly linked to the Iran war, including incitement against Jews, conspiracy theories blaming Jews for the conflict, and explicit glorification of the Tehran regime.

Physical attacks on Jewish institutions have escalated across multiple continents. A synagogue in Liège, Belgium, was damaged by an explosion on March 9. A man rammed a vehicle into Temple Israel in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan, on March 12, sparking a fire inside the building before security personnel shot and killed the attacker. A Jewish school in Amsterdam was bombed on March 14, and gunshots were fired at a Toronto synagogue on March 2. European governments, including Belgium and Italy, have deployed soldiers to protect Jewish sites.

Far-right and Islamist actors have both fueled the surge, spreading antisemitic tropes across social media platforms. Violent online threats against Jewish communities rose 95% since the start of the conflict. Jewish communities worldwide are now spending an estimated $760 million annually on security—funds that would otherwise go to schools, social services, and community programs.

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"Lord God of Israel, we are heartbroken by the rising tide of hatred against Your people. We pray in Yeshua’s Name for the protection of every synagogue, every Jewish school, and every family that lives in fear. We ask that You frustrate the plans of those who seek to harm the Jewish community, whether through violence, lies, or incitement. Open the eyes of the deceived and convict the hearts of those who spread hatred. Surround Your people with Your angels and give courage to all who stand against antisemitism. May the world remember the lessons of history and never again permit such evil to flourish."

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