From Italy to France, Jews Face Mounting Abuse as Antisemitic Incidents Surge Across Europe
A Pro-Palestinian demonstrator waves a Palestinian flag during a national protest for Gaza in Rome, Italy, Oct. 4, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Claudia Greco Amid a worsening climate of anti-Israel hostility and rising antisemitism across Europe, Jews…
Assessment
The arrest of an Algerian man for attacking a French tourist in Rome exemplifies a broader pattern of escalating antisemitic violence across Europe, where public spaces are becoming less safe for Jews and Israelis. This incident, set against a backdrop of anti-Israel hostility, signals that the crisis is moving from rhetoric to physical threats. The response of European authorities will be closely watched.