Vienna Records 671 Antisemitic Incidents in 2026

The Jewish Community of Vienna reports 671 antisemitic incidents in early 2026, noting a peak in March following regional conflict.

The Antisemitism Reporting Center of the (IKG) documented 671 incidents in the first half of 2026. This total includes twelve physical attacks, 18 threats, 68 cases of property damage, 226 mass mailings, and 347 offensive acts.

Data shows 726 incidents occurred in the first half of 2025, while 311 were recorded in early 2023. In 2026, 191 cases had a Muslim background, 162 were left-wing, and 147 were right-wing. No clear ideological classification was possible for 171 incidents.

Reports peaked in March 2026 with 152 cases following the start of the USA/Israel-Iran war in February. During this period, hosted the . Officials and continue to oversee national response efforts.


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