Anti-Semitism surge in Europe In the wake of the worst terror attack in Israel’s history, its military operation to wipe out Hamas has unleashed a surge of protests FRANCE Nov 5: Interior minister Gérald Darmanin (above) reports “number of anti-Semitic incidents has exploded” – 1,040 incidents since Hamas attacks on Oct 7, 486 people arrested Paris, Nov 4: Tens of thousands pro-Palestinian demonstrators call for ceasefire, chanting “Israel, assassin!” Banners read: “Stop the massacre in Gaza” Paris graffiti: 65 Stars of David sprayed on residential buildings in 14th Arrondissement. France’ s Jewish population, estimated at over 500,000, is largest in Europe Jean-Luc Mélenchon: Far-left leader (inset) of France Unbowed refuses to condemn Hamas attacks or register repugnance over slaughter GERMANY Anti-Semitism against nation’s 100,000-plus Jews grips broad strata of society – among native-born Germans as well as immigrants, plus staunch neo-Nazis and even among intellectuals. Police record some 1,800 politically motivated crimes since Hamas attacks Berlin, Oct 18: Firebomb attack on Kahal Adass Yisroel synagogue Chancellor Olaf Scholz (inset) condemns assault. “We must now show what ‘Never Again’ really means” NIE WIEDER! Berlin, Nov 7: Anti-Semitism counselling centre OFEK records 12-fold increase in number of people seeking help since Hamas attacks SPAIN Far-left Podemos party avoids condemnation of Hamas attacks, claiming that violence in Israel and Gaza is result of Israel’s occupation Madrid: Synagogue vandalised with anti-Semitic graffiti Catalonia: Far-left Popular Unity Candidacy party justifies Hamas attacks, claiming Israel has been “perpetuating a genocide of a territory for decades” PORTUGAL Porto, Oct 11: Mekor Haim Kadoorie synagogue (above) vandalised by graffiti reading “End Israeli Apartheid” and “Free Palestine” NETHERLANDS Amsterdam, Oct 15: Thousands of pro-Palestinian protestors chant call for Israel’s destruction: “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free” BRITAIN London, Oct 12: Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (above) boosts funding by £3 million (€3.5m) to protect Jewish schools and synagogues Oct 7-Nov 3: 1,019 antisemitic acts recorded by Community Security Trust – including 47 assaults – 537% increase over same period in 2022 London, Nov 5: 30,000 pro-Palestinian protesters (main picture) call for end to Israeli attacks in Gaza. 29 people arrested for offences including inciting racial hatred AUSTRIA Vienna, Nov 1: Arson attack on Jewish cemetery (above) leaves parts of building close to ruin with swastikas emblazoned on walls. Austria’s 12,000-strong Jewish population reports 167 anti-Semitic acts since Oct 7 Sources: AFP, Anti-Defamation League, Associated Press, CNN, Der Spiegel, Politico, Reuters Pictures: Getty Images © GRAPHIC NEWS