While 61 percent of Jewish communities say the Gaza cease-fire has not changed conditions in Germany, leaders say life has felt less safe since Oct. 7 and warn of a 'new normal' where antisemitism is 'normalized as part of public life'
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While 61 percent of Jewish communities say the Gaza cease-fire has not changed conditions in Germany, leaders say life has felt less safe since Oct. 7 and warn of a 'new normal' where antisemitism is 'normalized as part of public life'
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09:48 AM • May 01 2026 IDT
Almost every second Jewish community in Germany reported antisemitic incidents over the past year, including insults, threats, hate speech and vandalism, according to a survey by the Central Council of Jews.
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