Jewish Extremism

How years of impunity for violent Jewish extremists in the West Bank led to current gov't

In a New York Times report, the writer discusses the history of violence among Jewish residents of the West Bank against Palestinians and how it led to the emersion of their supporters in government.

Canada sanctions four Israelis over West Bank violence

In February, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Washington deemed West Bank settlements inconsistent with international law, reverting to a position that had been overturned by Donald Trump.

By REUTERS
16/05/2024
the documentary series The Jewish Underground

Halachic State vs Caliphate: How do Jewish extremists differ from Islamist extremists? - opinion

Each fundamentalist movement presents to its followers a vision of a state of religious law between the river Jordan and the sea - a Halachic State or an Islamic Caliphate.

By BOAZ TAMIR
02/05/2024
Ben-Zion Gopstein

EU sanctions hilltop youth, Lehava for human rights violations in the West Bank

The abuses include "torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment," the EU Council said in a statement.

Israeli far-right activist Bentzi Gopstein convicted of incitement to racism

Gopstein, who leads the extremist anti-Arab group Lehava, was convicted for a speech ten years ago at a memorial to the extremist Jewish rabbi Meir Kahane.

By SHLOMI HELLER , JERUSALEM POST STAFF
14/01/2024

Religious tolerance begins with religious leadership - opinion

Imagine if the roles were reversed, with Christians spitting at Jews in some European capital.

06/10/2023

MKs, public figures raise over NIS 1m. for murderer of Palestinian family

Many voicing support for Amiram Ben Oliel allege that his confession was extracted under the duress of torture.

Israel Police probe suspected Jewish hate crime in Arab town

This vandalism and attack in Abu Ghosh have appeared amid a rapid increase in settler violence since a Palestinian terror attack where four Israelis were killed outside of a gas station in Eli.

Founder of far-right extremist movement working as Ben-Gvir's advisor - report

Bentzi Gopstein was banned from running for Knesset in 2019 as he was indicted on charges of incitement to terrorism, violence and racism. 

Editor's Notes: The kids are not alright

Israeli teens lead the world in volunteerism and acts of selfless kindness, but there's a strain of extremism snaking its way through Israel’s youth that may change the face of the country.

04/05/2023
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