In recent months, Europe has witnessed a disturbing rise in antisemitic incidents, highlighting the urgent need for coordinated responses and proactive strategies.

This briefing will bring together leaders and experts to address the current wave of violence and hate targeting Jewish communities across the continent, with a specific focus on the role of social media, and anti-Zionism as catalysts.

A particularly alarming incident took place in Amsterdam, where Israeli and Jewish soccer fans were violently attacked following a match, underscoring the vulnerability of Jewish communities even in historically tolerant cities. In cyberspace, antisemitic and anti-Zionist rhetoric has intensified, with social media platforms increasingly hosting hateful content that fuels offline violence. In France, antisemitic graffiti targeting Zionist symbols has appeared in public spaces, while in Germany, Jewish schools and synagogues face heightened security threats.

This session will explore how anti-Zionist sentiments often mask deeper antisemitic motives, creating a complex challenge in digital and public spheres alike. Attendees will gain insights into the cross-national trends driving this resurgence, share best practices for countering hate in social media and other digital spaces, and contribute to shaping a unified European response. By addressing both the traditional and digital manifestations of antisemitism, this briefing aims to foster safety and resilience for Jewish communities across Europe.