Overview
- More in Common’s October surveys report 45% of Britons now view the UK as unsafe for Jewish people, with 44% saying it is safe.
- Two thirds of respondents (67%) say some Israel–Palestine demonstrations are so disruptive they should not be allowed.
- Polarisation is deepening, with 43% of pro‑Palestine sympathisers and 46% of pro‑Israel sympathisers willing to consider ending friendships over opposing social media posts.
- Sympathy has shifted since late 2023, with support for Israel down to 14% and for Palestine up to 26%, while a sizeable share remains non‑partisan.
- The Community Security Trust logged spikes in antisemitic incidents earlier in 2025 and says over half referenced Israel–Palestine, with October’s Manchester synagogue attack cited as a recent catalyst for public concern.