Anti-Semitic Incidents Surge 90% in French-Speaking Switzerland

CICAD reports unprecedented rise in anti-Semitic acts in 2024, with 1,789 incidents recorded in French-speaking regions, including 42 physical attacks and increased online hatred.

Key Takeaways

Anti-Semitic incidents increased by 89.5% in French-speaking Switzerland in 2024
42 physical attacks were recorded, including incidents in schools
Schools have become new hotbeds of anti-Semitic hatred
221 incidents were recorded in German-speaking regions, Graubünden and Ticino

By The Numbers

1,789

Total anti-Semitic incidents in French-speaking Switzerland in 2024

89.5%

Increase in anti-Semitic incidents compared to 2023

Physical attacks recorded

They Said

"Schools have become the new hotbeds of hatred"
— CICAD

Unprecedented Surge in Anti-Semitic Incidents

Physical Violence and School Concerns

Online Hatred and Social Media Impact

National Context and Response

Sources & References

Group reports rise in anti-Semitic incidents in French-speaking Switzerland

SWI swissinfo.ch