Jewish communities in US and UK report rising antisemitism

Recent surveys in the United States and the United Kingdom reveal significant shifts in Jewish identity and safety following the October 7, 2023, attacks in Israel.

In New York City, a poll by the Honan Strategy Group found that 51% of Jewish voters feel unsafe, a figure significantly higher than the 38% reported by non-Jewish voters. The survey indicates that 42% of Jewish respondents have experienced verbal harassment due to their faith, and 59% feel unsafe at public protests. Many Jewish New Yorkers report changing their daily routines in response to rising antisemitism.

In the United Kingdom, longitudinal data tracking 2,500 British Jews shows a strengthened emotional attachment to Israel and an increase in Zionist identification. Specifically, the proportion of British Jews describing supporting Israel as a ‘very important’ part of their identity rose from 35% before the attacks to 48% nine months later. However, the report also highlights a dramatic increase in concern regarding antisemitism, which rose from 17% in May 2023 to 50% by June 2025, alongside declining feelings of safety and increased anxiety.