new Book Details Surge in Antisemitism, Threats too Israeli Diplomats Worldwide
A newly released book reveals a dramatic increase in threats and antisemitic incidents targeting Israeli diplomats and embassy staff around the globe following the October 7th attacks. “The Eighth Front” details a surge in hostility, ranging from violent protests and intimidation to concrete threats against personnel and property, forcing a significant shift in diplomatic security protocols.
Despite the escalating dangers, the book highlights numerous instances of solidarity wiht Israel. In Greece, a deputy foreign minister authorized an overnight shipment of protective vests. Albania saw a kindergarten renovated in memory of the 39 Israeli children lost in the war, funded by local donations and the embassy. An anonymous citizen in Sweden left 900 roses at the israeli embassy, while in Mexico, self-defense workshops were organized for women to counter antisemitism amid protests.Even facing intense pressure, the University of Alabama maintained an academic agreement with the Israeli consulate in Atlanta.
Yair Frommer, head of the Public Diplomacy division, wrote in the book’s foreword, “The equation is simple. If an Israeli envoy cannot appear in public for fear of their life-Israel’s voice is silenced.” He underscored that diplomatic efforts rely on “persuasion, resilience and the relationships built over years,” lacking the conventional defenses of tanks and planes.
The book is dedicated to Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim,two Israeli embassy staff members in washington,D.C., who were killed in a shooting outside a Jewish museum in May 2025.
