Islamist-motivated antisemitic offenses in Germany climb to record high...

Antisemitic crimes driven by Islamist extremism reached a record high in Germany with 670 offenses recorded in 2025, a 6% increase from the prior year. The BKA data shows the sharp rise began after the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack, climbing from 16 offenses in 2022 to 331 within three months.

Josef Schuster of the Central Council of Jews in Germany warned of growing visibility.