Antisemitic Incidents Surge in Czech Republic

Antisemitic incidents in the Czech Republic surged to record highs in 2024, with nearly 4,700 incidents reported, an 8.5% increase from the previous year. The surge followed Hamas attacks on Israel in October 2023. The Federation of Jewish Communities reported a 90% jump in incidents in 2023. Petr Papousek, head of the Federation, attributed this to a global wave of antisemitism, often disguised as criticism of Israel, and an unusual alliance between far-right, far-left, Islamist groups, and disinformation media. Most incidents occurred online, with four recorded physical attacks and twelve cases of desecration at Jewish cemeteries and monuments. Despite this, the Czech Republic remains a safe country for its Jewish population.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.