Anti-Semitic attacks in the
United Kingdom hit a record high in 2014, according to a report
released on Thursday by the Community Security Trust, which
monitors hate crimes against the Jewish community.
Reported incidents more than doubled to 1,168 in the
highest level since 1984, when hate crimes started being
monitored.
The trust, which also provides security for the British
Jewish community, said the conflict between Israel and Gaza was
a significant factor behind the surge.
It registered 314 incidents in July - the highest number
ever recorded in just one month.
Areas most affected by anti-Semitic incidents were London -
with 583 cases, up 137% - and Manchester with 309, up 79%.
Victims were subjected to verbal abuse as well as physical
assaults, including eggs thrown from cars at "visibly Jewish
people" in public places and assaults on Jewish schoolchildren
walking to or from school.
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