Extremism

Democracy’s blind spot: Extremism that no longer fears exposure - opinion

Extremism today does not fear visibility and no longer relies on secrecy to grow.

|ByASHER STERN
A PROTESTER holds a placard using the IDF acronym of Israel Defense Forces instead as ‘Infant Death Force’ in London last month. Today’s ideological manipulation echoes the rhetoric that paved the way for the Holocaust, the writer asserts.
Zohran Mamdani is sworn in as mayor of New York City, flanked by his wife Rama Duwaji and New York Attorney General Letitia James, at Old City Hall Station, New York, US, Thursday, Jan 1st 2026.

Mamdani praises disbanding of Zionist organization Betar accused of Islamophobia, extremism

The AG announced the settlement with Betar, which is considered to be a far-right Zionist not-for-profit group, on Tuesday.

|ByMATHILDA HELLER
Pro-Palestine protesters hold flags and chant outside the Indo Pacific International Maritime Exposition at Darling Harbour on November 04, 2025 in Sydney, Australia.

Australia’s new anti-hate bill may shield Islamic hate preachers, critics condemn loopholes

The amendment includes a legal cover for extremists to preach hate by stating that the offense does not apply if the individual is quoting or referencing a religious text.

|ByMATHILDA HELLER
Friends and family attend the funeral of Dan Alkayim, who was murdered in a mass terrorist shooting attack on December 14, 2025 at Bondi Beach in Sydney, at a cemetery in Ashdod, southern Israel, December 25, 2025.

Bondi Beach crossroads: In the wake of terror, Australian Jews stand tall, not small - opinion

There is a real possibility that this attack will mark not only a descent into fear, but the beginning of a different kind of reckoning – one where Jews respond by standing taller, not smaller.

|ByDAVID ELIEZRIE

Israelis in West Bank set fire to mosque, graffiti 'revenge' on building - report

The words "the righteous will rejoice because he takes vengeance," from the Torah, was sprayed on the building.

DECEMBER 20, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A mosque in the village of Marda in Samaria was set on fire last night by Jews. The verse "The righteous will rejoice because he has revenge" was sprayed on the site.

'Enough': How we must stand against Kahanism in the Israeli Knesset - opinion

Social Equality and Women’s Advancement Minister May Golan delivered one of the most embarrassing display displays seen in the plenum, as she sought to defend the tarnished honor of Michael Ben-Ari.

NOVEMBER 6, 2024ByGILAD KARIV
SOCIAL EQUALITY and Women’s Advancement Minister May Golan attends a meeting of the Knesset plenum earlier this year. Recently, she delivered an address in which she sought to defend Michael Ben-Ari, an avowed Meir Kahane supporter who was disqualified from running for the Knesset.

Germany's democracy is in crisis - opinion

According to official data, nearly 5,400 attacks against public and elected officials were carried out in Germany in 2023.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024ByELDAD BECK
PARTIES ON the Right and far Right that are supportive of Israel gained seats in the recent European parliamentary elections, but that could prove to be a mixed blessing. Here, Alternative for Germany (AfD) Party co-leaders Alice Weidel and Tino Chrupalla react to results in Berlin.

Imams across UK blame far-right protests, riots, on 'Zionist agenda' - The Telegraph

Attributing all social ills to "Zionists" has become ubiquitous across the political spectrum, with far-left and -right figures saying the same thing. 

AUGUST 25, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Haitham al-Haddad

Chicago Jews and Hindus unite in protest against violence in Bangladesh

Jewish and Hindu activists in Chicago joined forces to protest against Islamic extremism, terrorism, and violence in Bangladesh amongst pro-Palestinian protests nearby.

AUGUST 22, 2024ByJULIE MANGURTEN WEINBERG
Pro-palestinian demonstrators marched at a park near Chicago's West side, August 21, 2024

Neo-Nazism, Islamism: Who is Imam Asad Zaman, hosted by Tim Walz?

Imam Asad Zaman pledged his support to Palestinians after October 7 and has previously promoted a Neo-Nazi propaganda film expressing support for Hitler.

AUGUST 12, 2024ByMATHILDA HELLER
Imam Asad Zaman

Vilimsky to 'Post': 'Israel represents a bulwark against Islamism and political Islam'

Austrian far-right MEP Harald Vilimsky changes antisemitic and anti-Israel rhetoric after Oct. 7.

AUGUST 7, 2024ByELDAD BECK
HARALD VILIMSKY celebrates the Austrian Freedom Party’s success in the European elections at an election night party in Vienna in June.

After Hamas is gone, how will Israel deradicalize Palestinians in Gaza? - opinion

Most Gazans approve of Hamas’s decision to launch the war on October 7 and would prefer Hamas rule over the US-backed Palestinian Authority

JULY 22, 2024ByMEGAN ECKSTEIN, ENIA KRIVINE
A book by Hitler is discovered in the house of Ahmed Samarah

PFLP-affiliated NGO leader 'extremist hate preacher' may be kicked out of Belgium

“The asylum procedure is for those fleeing war or unjust persecution. There is no place for people who pose a danger to society," said Belgian Immigration Minister.

JULY 18, 2024ByMICHAEL STARR
Pro-Palestine supporters take part in a protest in Brussels, Belgium May 15, 2021

'Nashville has a Nazi problem': Jews face two weeks of neo-Nazi invasion

"Even Nazi speech is protected under the United States Constitution," said Drake, but assured that violations would act swiftly when there were violations of law.

JULY 18, 2024ByMICHAEL STARR
‘APPLYING THE term “Nazi” to anyone other than the past century’s genocidal criminals or their neo-Nazi successors is despicable and revolting.’