Published: 4:38 pm November 8, 2023
Updated: 11:08 pm September 7, 2025
Rise In Anti-semitic Incidents Deters Jewish Women From Seeking Help For Domestic Abuse
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London’s Victims Commissioner, Claire Waxman, has raised concerns over a troubling trend where Jewish women suffering from domestic abuse are becoming increasingly hesitant to seek help due to the recent surge in anti-Semitic incidents in the capital.

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Waxman revealed that Jewish women are now “choosing to stay with their abusers” out of fear that leaving their homes could expose them to anti-Semitism. She highlighted the profound impact that the ongoing conflict in Israel and Gaza has had on the Jewish community in London, resulting in a rise in both anti-Semitic and Islamophobic hate crimes.

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