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Antisemitism in Germany rising steadily since war against Hamas started, report shows - The Times of Israel

June 18, 2026

Summary

Germany's independent antisemitism monitoring network, RIAS, reported a record 8,725 antisemitic incidents in 2025, highlighting rising violence and online threats since the war against Hamas began.

How coverage differs

  • Center: Germany sees antisemitism surge linked to Hamas war, report confirms Center outlets report on the factual findings from Germany's independent antisemitism monitoring network, RIAS, detailing a record 8,725 antisemitic incidents in 2025. They focus on the steady rise in these incidents since the war against Hamas began, presenting the data neutrally.
  • Right: Germany faces record antisemitic incidents, violence and online threats surge Right-leaning outlets emphasize the factual reporting from Germany's independent antisemitism monitoring network, RIAS, which recorded a record 8,725 antisemitic incidents in 2025. They highlight the steady increase in these incidents since the war against Hamas began, underscoring the severity of the issue.

Coverage by lane

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  • Antisemitism in Germany rising steadily since war against Hamas started, report shows - The Times of Israel

Right

  • Germany’s independent antisemitism monitoring network, report record antisemitic incidents in 2025

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