At least 267 incidents of antisemitism have been reported over the last 17 days – a near 570-percent rise.
Between 8-25 May, the sharp spike in reported hate crime comes amid tensions between Israel and Gaza, with the overwhelming majority of incidents related to the conflict.
Last week a ceasefire was announced ending 11 days of violence, but protests have continued in cities across the world, with incidents of antisemitism at a demonstration in London on Saturday.
Of 267 incidents, more than 243 involved imagery or behaviour that linked them to the conflict in Israel and Gaza.
The rise in hate comes after 47 incidents in the 17 days prior to 8 May, representing a rise of 568 percent.
Among the incidents were physical attacks, including the brutal assault of Rabbi Rafi Goodwin in Chigwell two Sundays ago, for which two people were arrested. Four people were also arrested after a convoy of cars with Palestinian flags on drove through areas of London saying Jewish women should be raped and killed.
CST says 151 of the incidents have come after May 20, when the ceasefire was announced.
Source: Jewish news
