Global report says antisemitic violence in 2025 killed 20 people, the deadliest year since 1994

Antisemitic violence reached its deadliest level since 1994 in 2025, according to a new global report cited by Fox News. The report found that 20 people were killed in antisemitic attacks during the year, representing a sharp rise in violent incidents compared with 2024.

Fox News reported that the report attributed the escalation to a broader uptick in antisemitic attacks and said the number of killings in 2025 made it the deadliest year since 1994. It also reported that overall antisemitic violence increased by 97% in 2025, indicating that the surge was not limited to isolated incidents.

The findings raise questions for governments and police forces about how to prevent hate-motivated violence and respond to threats directed at Jewish communities and institutions. The report’s figures, as described by Fox News, suggest that the risk level for communities targeted for antisemitism intensified across the period rather than remaining stable.

The report’s summary also highlights how quickly the situation changed from the previous year. With violence up by 97%, authorities facing the next cycle of security planning may be forced to reassess resource levels, incident reporting, and protective measures for synagogues, schools, and other community sites that are frequently targeted.

For policymakers, the reported increase also points to the broader challenge of identifying and addressing hate-driven threats early, including through threat assessment processes and community reporting channels. The figures are likely to intensify scrutiny of how local and national authorities categorize antisemitic incidents and track patterns over time.

The report’s release comes amid heightened international attention to antisemitism and related public safety concerns, and it is expected to be used by advocacy groups and governments as they evaluate whether existing prevention and enforcement approaches are working. Because the figures are presented as part of a global tally, officials may also face pressure to improve cross-border data collection and compare trends across jurisdictions.

What happens next will depend on how countries respond to the reported increase, including whether security agencies adjust staffing, expand training for law enforcement, and tighten cooperation with community leaders to reduce opportunities for violence. The J7 report’s findings, as described by Fox News, establish a benchmark for assessing whether the 2025 death toll and the 97% rise are followed by improvement or a continued deterioration.