Since the outbreak of the war in Gaza triggered by Hamas' attack on Israel, both France and Belgium have seen a significant increase in antisemitic acts, according to recent data released in both countries. The figures indicate a troubling rise in incidents targeting the Jewish community.
In France, reports from the Interior Ministry and the Jewish Community Protection Service watchdog reveal a staggering increase in antisemitic acts. In 2023, a total of 1,676 incidents were reported, compared to 436 the previous year. The Council of Jewish Institutions in France confirms that within the three months following the October 7 attack, the number of antisemitic acts equaled the combined total for the previous three years. These acts encompassed a range of offenses, including physical violence, threatening words and gestures, and an alarming increase in incidents within schools.
