Ministry of Diaspora Affairs: Anti-Semitism Report 2024

This report offers a comprehensive overview of global anti-Semitism in 2024, highlighting a dangerous shift toward more organized and normalized expressions of hatred, especially following the October 7 Hamas attacks. Using the IHRA definition as its standard, the report examines rising incidents across countries and sectors—from social media and academia to international institutions—and critiques inadequate responses and growing disinformation. It also outlines the Israeli government’s efforts to combat the trend through monitoring, advocacy, and support for Jewish communities.

The following is an executive summary of the report. For the full report, click here.

This report presents a comprehensive picture of the state of anti-Semitism in the world in 2024, based on extensive research and an examination of significant trends. It acknowledges the limitations of collecting and analyzing information on a global scale, noting that the phenomenon is much more extensive than the report can cover. The report utilizes the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) working definition of anti-Semitism, established in 2016, as the authoritative standard for classifying anti-Semitic events and statements. This definition describes anti-Semitism as “a certain perception of Jews, which may be expressed as hatred toward Jews,” manifested rhetorically or physically towards individuals, property, institutions, or religious facilities. The clarity of the IHRA definition is considered the cornerstone for combating the moral ambiguity that allows anti-Semitism to grow.

The report is structured into three main sections:

Part 1: Provides background and central trends over the past year (2024), discussing the dangerous narrative that emerged following October 7, 2023, prominent events, a comparative analysis of selected countries, and concerning global developments. This section also covers anti-Semitism’s spread across campuses, the Red-Green Alliance, governmental responses, and perceived double standards by international institutions.
Part 2: Offers research and in-depth studies of various arenas and regions worldwide. This includes detailed analyses of anti-semitism in social media, academia, the Palestinian Authority, international institutions, and specific countries like South Africa and Australia.
Part 3: Summarizes the main activities undertaken by the Ministry of Diaspora Affairs in the fight against anti-Semitism.

Key insights and findings from the report include:

The Nature of Anti-Semitism in 2024: Anti-Semitism is expanding and mutating, becoming more vicious and pervasive. 2024 exposed this transformation into “Anti-Semitism 3.0,” characterized as a more dangerous, normalized, and organized manifestation that has gained unprecedented prominence in mainstream public discourse. This represents a qualitative shift beyond just a quantitative increase in incidents.
Impact of October 7: Following October 7, 2023, a dangerous narrative developed. There is a troubling trend of spreading false content through fake accounts, denial of the atrocities committed, and harmful content amplified by figures with large followings.
Increased Incidents: Significant increases in anti-Semitic incidents were recorded in various countries, including the USA, UK, France, and Australia.
Anti-semitism in Social Media: Despite platforms’ stated policies against hate speech, there are significant gaps in actual enforcement. Enforcement is notably weaker for non-English content, such as Arabic, than for English. X (formerly Twitter) is highlighted as particularly problematic, being the most accessible arena for terrorist incitement and failing to remove content systematically. Meta (Facebook, Instagram) has shown more decisive action when content is reported directly by organizations like ADL than by regular users. Still, she has also made controversial decisions regarding terms like “Shahid” and the slogan “From the River to the Sea”.
Anti-Semitism in Academia: There has been a surge in anti-Semitic incidents on campuses, creating a hostile environment for Jewish and Israeli students in 2024. Universities have been found to have failed to address this rise and have inadequately enforced disciplinary actions properly. An ADL ranking shows that most universities received poor grades (D or F) on the anti-Semitism incident index. Jewish and Israeli researchers reported negative impacts on international collaborations and experiences of boycotts. Congressional findings indicated that some groups’ funding of protests may have ties to terrorist organizations.
Anti-Semitism in International Institutions: Prominent international human rights organizations are criticized for a selective application of principles and disproportionate scrutiny of Israel. Amnesty International, Médecins Sans Frontières, and Human Rights Watch published reports in 2024 accusing Israel of “genocide” in Gaza, which are criticized for drawing comparisons between Israel and Nazi Germany and disregarding complex reality. Amnesty International’s report faced criticism for lacking a factual basis and altering definitions, leading to internal criticism and resignations from Amnesty International’s board. The UN Human Rights Council adopted a resolution condemning Israel without mentioning Hamas or its crimes on October 7.
Regional Analyses:
- United States: Saw a 477% increase in anti-Semitic incidents in higher education compared to 2023. The current administration is taking steps to address congressional findings, although there are concerns about the decision not to incorporate the IHRA definition into the national strategy fully.
- Canada: The sense of personal security of Canadian Jews dramatically changed after October 7, with 82% reporting a decrease. Jewish communities are allocating significant resources for security. Despite some actions taken, there is criticism regarding insufficient funding and resources from the government.
- United Kingdom: Experienced a significant rise in anti-Semitic incidents. Examples included arrests related to incitement, uncovering of terrorist plots, and individuals losing jobs due to harassment. With support from the independent advisor Lord John Mann, the government has taken steps, including increased funding for security and education.
- Germany: Documented a 108% increase in politically motivated antisemitic incidents in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. Online incidents, including comparisons between Israel and Nazism, saw a 35% increase. The majority of Jewish community leaders feel the media presents Israel negatively and report feeling insecure about identifying as Jewish. The government has expressed unequivocal support for the Jewish community and prioritized the protection of institutions.
- South America: Brazil saw a 70% increase in complaints in Jan-Oct 2024 compared to 2023, primarily in the digital space. Argentina saw an 88% increase in adults expressing antisemitic views between 2014 and 2024. The Argentine government under President Milei is taking steps to strengthen intelligence and protect Jewish institutions.
- Russia: Anti-Semitic myths of Jewish control and involvement in crime were spread by commentators and officials. A significant aspect is the distortion of Holocaust memory by accusing Israel of “genocide” to negate the focus on the Holocaust.
- Turkey: Radical Islam and Iranian influence are significant factors. Antisemitic narratives, including classic stereotypes, blood libels, and accusations of cruelty, were promoted in online journals, newspapers, and even by political allies of the ruling party.
Ministry of Diaspora Affairs Activities: The Ministry is engaged in a campaign to shape international public opinion and counter anti-Semitism. This includes providing significant funding to civil society organizations involved in public diplomacy and anti-Semitism countermeasures, establishing a National Command Post (Mashlat) for real-time monitoring of online anti-Semitism, producing research and intelligence reports (including on groups linked to terrorist entities), and implementing resilience enhancement initiatives for Jewish communities. Government-sponsored campaigns achieved significant reach and media coverage.

Source: “Antisemitism Report,” Ministry of Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism, (April 2025).