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The Antisemitism Observatory: The Evidence Has Moved From Counts to Courts

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New indictments in Germany and New York reflect ongoing antisemitic violence, undermining claims of a decline in antisemitism. German prosecutors charged seven Hamas members over a planned attack on Jews, while New York reported increased hate crimes. Across various countries, recorded incidents reveal complexities that challenge simplified narratives about declining trends in antisemitism.

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The Antisemitism Observatory: The National Security Dimension Is Now Explicit

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Manchester’s suspected plot has become a formal terrorism prosecution, Belgian officials have attributed attacks on Jewish sites to an Iran-inspired campaign, and New York has placed antisemitism inside a citywide security and civil-rights strategy. The classifications differ, but none supports a conclusion that antisemitism is broadly declining.

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The Antisemitism Observatory: What Courts Count—and What They Do Not

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The Antisemitism Observatory highlights that current evidence does not support a broad decline in antisemitism. Various cases illustrate that reports, investigations, and court outcomes differ in nature, with some courts proving violence but rejecting antisemitic motives. Overall, statistics reveal persistently high levels of antisemitism since October 2023.

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A Concert Canceled, a Holiday Secured

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During the week of September 7–13, 2026, France implemented heightened security for Jewish worship while a venue canceled a concert featuring Jewish artist Barbara Butch, reflecting challenges in maintaining Jewish public participation. This highlights the distinction between protective measures and actual participation, amid concerns over rising antisemitism and community engagement.

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Antisemitism This Week: Guilty Pleas, New Records, and the Limits of Headline Totals

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This week saw four guilty pleas in the arson case of Jewish ambulances in London, alongside the conclusion of Australia’s public inquiry into antisemitism. New data indicates that antisemitic incidents remain significantly higher than pre-October 2023 levels across several countries, casting doubt on claims of a broader decline in antisemitism.

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Who Decides What Counts? Antisemitism, Evidence, and the Week’s New Cases

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Recent cases of antisemitism from New York, Belfast, Australia, and France emphasize the importance of distinguishing evidence and legal classifications when reporting incidents. Despite some lower recorded totals, overall antisemitism remains high, with violence and hate crime rates increasing in many regions, contradicting claims of a general decline.

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