US Edition
One in five Britons now anti-Semitic, study finds
A survey shows antisemitic views among Britons have doubled in five years, with 21% endorsing multiple antisemitic statements, notably higher among younger adults.
- A YouGov survey conducted on September 1-2, 2025, revealed that just over one-fifth of British adults endorsed four or more antisemitic statements, nearly twice the proportion recorded in 2021.
- This rise follows increased tensions after Hamas orchestrated attacks on Israel on October 7, 2023, killing approximately 1,219 people and kidnapping 251, which has affected public attitudes toward the conflict.
- The survey found that 45% of respondents think Israel’s treatment of Palestinians is comparable to how Nazis treated Jews, with this view increasing to 60% among those aged 18 to 24. Additionally, 19% of young people expressed support for the Hamas attack on Israel.
- The Campaign Against Antisemitism warned that the nation is reaching a critical juncture, highlighting events such as swastikas being painted on homes and a Jewish exhibition being postponed due to concerns over security.
- These findings suggest a growing antisemitic climate in Britain with potential implications for social cohesion, especially among youth, and highlight calls for stronger institutional and public responses.
11 Articles
11 Articles
One-Fifth of Britons Hold Antisemitic Views, Survey Finds
LONDON – A recent survey shows that more than 20% of British adults now hold entrenched antisemitic views, nearly double the level recorded in 2021. Conducted by YouGov in collaboration with the Campaign Against Antisemitism (CAA), the study found that 21% of respondents agreed with four or more antisemitic statements, the highest level in a […]
21% of Brits are antisemitic, study finds, as support for October 7 invasion rises
The percentage of people in the UK holding antisemitic views has doubled in just four years, study finds, with just 31% of young Brits accepting Israel’s existence as a Jewish state. By World Israel News Staff More than a fifth of Brits hold antisemitic beliefs, according to a new survey, while nearly 50% back comparisons between Israel and Nazi Germany. On Sunday, The Telegraph published the findings of a study conducted by the YouGov polling a…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 88% of the sources lean Right
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
