Report: 244 attacks on synagogues in 34 countries since October 2023

A report by Israel's Diaspora Ministry documents 244 attacks on synagogues in 34 countries from October 7, 2023 to October 21, 2026, with a 56% increase in 2026. The US leads with 86 incidents. A memorial event for Kristallnacht's 88th anniversary was held in Berlin.

On November 5, a memorial event is being held in Berlin marking the 88th anniversary of Kristallnacht. It takes place against the backdrop of a report published by the Israeli Ministry of Diaspora Affairs, which records 244 attacks on synagogues and Jewish centers in 34 countries between October 7, 2023 and October 21, 2026. In 2026, the number of incidents increased by 56% compared to 2025. The leading countries in attacks are the United States (86), Canada (34), the United Kingdom (24), France (17), Australia (12), and Germany (11). Suspects include neo-Nazis, pro-Iranian forces, and Islamist terrorist groups. The event features 94-year-old George Shefi, a survivor of Kristallnacht in Berlin. Ministry Director General Avi Cohen called the data a 'warning sign' and urged strengthening the protection of Jewish institutions.