Extremism

A pro-Israel bookshelf: Top book recommendations by a veteran reviewer

Dedicated readers, I thought, might welcome the chance to learn about books and authors they could have overlooked.

Selection of best selling books in Hebrew language displayed at a bookstore in Tel Aviv, Israel, October 2, 2023
 A man stands in front of a damaged and burnt house following a deadly gunmen attack in Yelwata, Benue State, Nigeria, June 16, 2025.

At least 170 killed in armed attack on central Nigerian village

Donald Trump and Rabbi Yehuda Kaploun light a candle during an October 7 remembrance event at the Trump National Doral Golf Club, in Doral, Florida, October 7, 2024.

When Jewish leaders argue, antisemites win - opinion

Abdul Hamid Thunaibat of the Muslim Brotherhood in Jordan, speaks as he addresses people gathered to pay condolences after the killing of Hamas deputy leader Saleh al-Arouri, at the headquarters of Jordan's Islamic Action Front, in Amman, Jordan January 3, 2024

Why the West is finally waking up to the Muslim Brotherhood - opinion


German spy agency pauses 'extremist' classification for AfD party, local court says

The BfV won't refer to the AfD as a "right-wing extremist movement" until the court ruleson an AfD motion to issue a temporary injunction.

 Far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) co-leader Alice Weidel looks on, as she and AfD co-leader Tino Chrupalla (not pictured) give a statement, in Berlin, Germany, March 12, 2025.

AfD files lawsuit against German spy agency's extremist classification

The extremist classification allows the spy agency to step up monitoring of the AfD, for example, by recruiting informants and intercepting party communications.

 Far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) leaders Alice Weidel and Tino Chrupalla give a statement in Berlin, Germany. March 12, 2025.

German spy agency ranks far-right AfD 'extremist'

The status should make it easier for authorities to use secret methods to monitor the party.

 A supporter of Alternative for Germany (AfD) party does a Hitler salute during a protest against the government in Berlin, Germany.

Israel Police arrest two east Jerusalem residents who intended to join ISIS

Two east Jerusalem ISIS supporters were arrested after attempting to join the group abroad, traveling through Turkey and Jordan before being caught upon returning to Israel.

 Grafitti shows terrorists from Hamas and ISIS kissing, in south Tel Aviv, September 29, 2024

Trump's danger to US Jewry: Living under autocracy never ends well for Jews - opinion

We must not let Trump’s policy of cracking down on far-Left antisemitism lull us into silence while his administration normalizes far-Right extremism and imperils our democracy.

 Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump looks on as he attends a "Fighting Anti-Semitism in America Event" with Dr. Miriam Adelson and Jewish leaders in Washington, US, September 19, 2024.

‘Hostages’ in Guatemala: The Fight for 140 Children

Guatemalan courts are struggling to free 140 children from the extremist Jewish sect Lev Tahor, despite evidence of abuse, with Israeli relatives urging global intervention.

Ultra orthodox Jewish community under investigation for child abuse in Guatemala

Singapore detains two teens, one for mosque shootings, the other for ISIS ties

Singapore detained two teenagers under internal security laws for extremist activities. One planned mosque attacks, while the other sought to join ISIS or marry an ISIS fighter.

 A soldier in an ISIS uniform prepares ammunition.

Beit Shemesh mayor attacked, car vandalized and flipped by haredi extremists

Greenberg's vehicle was smashed, vandalized and then flipped but he and his family were evacuated from the scene, according to a statement from the mayor's office.

 The car of Beit Shemesh Mayor Shmuel Greenberg after it was flipped by extremists

Israel must withdraw invitation of far-right European politicians, Kariv tells Chikli

Controversy surrounds Israel's upcoming antisemitism conference. MK Gilad Kariv calls for rescinding invitations to far-right European politicians with antisemitic ties.

MK Gilad Kariv seen at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, on March 11, 2025

Yad Vashem chair denounces Musk's statements to far-right German party rally

Musk spoke in favor of voting for the far-right party, saying 'I'm very excited for the AfD; I think you're really the best hope for Germany...fight for a great future for Germany,'

 Elon Musk appearing before an AfD conference, January 25, 2025