Synagogue attacks grow more deadly despite decline in antisemitic threats, Diaspora Ministry warns

The Jerusalem Post · JERUSALEM POST STAFF · 2026-11-05 18:21 UTC

Bomb threats against US synagogues fell from 1,009 in 2023 to 59 in 2025, but antisemitic attacks involving lethal weapons rose, according to a Diaspora Affairs Ministry report.

Diaspora Jews are at heightened risk of physical threats to synagogues and worshipers, the Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism Ministry reported Thursday.

The report was released ahead of the 88th anniversary of Kristallnacht on November 9-10.

The warning applies even in places where the number of threats and remote harassment has declined, the report said.

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