Antisemitic online incidents on the rise in Czechia

The number of antisemitic incidents in the Czech Republic increased by approximately 90% last year. The Federation of Jewish Communities is reporting 4,328 incidents compared to 2,277 the previous year. The majority occurred online, particularly on social media. Although no violent attacks were recorded, antisemitic rhetoric included false, dehumanizing, and vulgar statements, as well as conspiracy theories. The rise in antisemitism was influenced by events such as the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the COVID-19 pandemic, and it surged significantly after a terrorist attack by Hamas last October. Despite this, the Czech Republic remains a safe country for the Jewish community.