Antisemitic incidents in Spain rose 14.5% in 2025, Spanish Jewish group tells Senate in report
The report emphasized that Israel has been made the center of hostilities that have spilled over into Jewish communities, institutions, and sympathetic citizens.
The Federation of Jewish Communities of Spain released its annual antisemitism report for 2025, revealing a 14.5% rise in reported incidents compared to the previous year. The report, compiled by the Spanish Observatory on Antisemitism, documented hostility in various public and institutional spheres, including sports and education.
The months with the highest hostile activity coincided with the anniversary of October 7 and peaks in September and July. The report highlighted significant underreporting of incidents due to fear of retaliation and emotional distress among victims. It emphasized that Israel had become the focal point for hostility, spilling over into Jewish communities, institutions, and sympathetic citizens.
The report also cited institutional pressures to exclude Israel from media, cultural events, and political statements, such as Spanish Minister for Youth Sira Rego's support for a "free Palestine from the river to the sea." The FCJE called for firm, coordinated responses to combat the normalization of antisemitic discourses and behaviors, urging authorities to denounce and prosecute antisemites.
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