Reports of antisemitic incidents in the United Kingdom surged following punk duo Bob Vylan's controversial Glastonbury performance, according to the Community Security Trust. The organisation recorded 1,521 incidents in the first half of 2025, marking the second-highest total for this period, though still lower than last year's record. More than half of these incidents were linked to events in Israel and Palestine, with spikes occurring after high-profile events such as the Glastonbury set and military actions in Gaza. The charity highlighted a range of incidents, from violent assaults to online abuse, and called for a zero-tolerance approach to antisemitism across society. Government officials and advisers echoed the need for stronger action to combat what they described as persistently high and damaging levels of anti-Jewish hate.

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