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Berlin Reports Record 2,521 Antisemitic Incidents in 2024, Doubling Previous Year’s Total

Nearly half of the incidents were linked to the October 2023 Hamas attack, with pro-Palestinian activism identified as the primary driver.

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Overview

  • The RIAS documented 2,521 antisemitic and anti-Israel incidents in Berlin in 2024, the highest number since records began.
  • Incidents included 53 physical attacks, 2 cases of extreme violence, and 99 acts of property damage targeting Holocaust memorials and related sites.
  • Jewish and Israeli children were targeted in 45 incidents, including 10 physical assaults, highlighting the vulnerability of minors.
  • Pro-Palestinian activism accounted for the majority of incidents, with 208 demonstrations featuring antisemitic content documented.
  • The districts of Mitte, Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg, and Neukölln recorded the highest number of incidents, reflecting localized hotspots of antisemitic activity.