Extremism

German AfD party to dissolve and replace its youth wing

Far-right Alternative for Germany party announces its decision to dissolve and replace its youth wing which has been classified as an extremist group by German intelligence services.

Rabbi Medan:

Extremists may bring economic sanctions on all settlers

Rosh Yeshiva of Har Etzion warns recent anti-Arab riots in Judea and Samaria and the silence of rabbis and leaders in the face of this violence will harm all Jewish residents of Judea and Samaria.

Gantz:

'Dangerous Jewish terrorism developing in front of us'

Former Defense Minister says incidents such as Burqa clash 'forces IDF to chase Israelis instead of defending them.'

US soldier who plotted 'jihadi attack' on unit sentenced to jail

Former soldier who gave classified info to neo-Nazi jihadist group for 'mass casualty' attack on unit sentenced to 45 years in prison.

150 US mayors pledge to combat hate and extremism

With rising levels of hate crimes and historically high antisemitism, mayors pledge to enact steps to combat discrimination in their cities.

Germany:

Man on trial for plotting neo-Nazi attacks with guns, explosives

German court hears that suspect planned to recruit neo-Nazis to stage violent attacks in order to cause a 'race war.'

Extremism at the Kotel, holy zealotry in the desert

How to distinguish holy zealotry from extremism.

Canadian police raid homes of multiple suspected neo-Nazis

Sixty RCMP officers are searching homes belonging to several suspected members of banned extremist group in Quebec.

UK neo-Nazi group founder given eight year prison term

Banned National Action extremist group advocated for a race war and took inspiration from paramilitary wing of the Nazi party.

ADL launches online ‘Glossary of Extremism’ platform

Fully searchable glossary is an interactive database that provides definitions of common and obscure terms related to extremism.

ADL: Swedish neo-Nazi group exporting 'fanatical antisemitism'

EU urged to act against leading neo-Nazi group exporting "obsession with violence and antisemitic core beliefs" to other countries.

Germany launches plan to combat far right extremism

Germany’s interior minister has announced a 10-point plan to combat far right extremism.

Hungary bans annual neo-Nazi parade in Budapest

Hungarian police ban neo-Nazi parade honoring Nazis who fought Soviet forces in Budapest at the end of World War II.

ADL: More than 100 midterm candidates hold extremist views

The Anti-Defamation League is tracking more than 100 candidates in the upcoming 2022 midterm elections who it says hold extremist views.

The baleful consequences of not dealing with Islamist extremism

The West is like the apocryphal frog being uncomprehendingly boiled in the pot. In Britain, France and America, the heat is rising. Op-ed.

Italian boxer's neo-Nazi tattoos spark outrage among fans

Boxer's Nazi related tattoos leave Italian sports fans wondering how Italian Boxing Federation let super-featherweight fight in title match.

ADL partners with PayPal to fight online financing of extremism

Project will seek to identify and disrupt the online pathways extremist groups use for raising funds.

UK man who called for 'extermination' of Jews jailed for 7 years

24-year old former student found guilty of 15 offenses, including five counts of encouraging terrorism.

Bennett: We split with Smotrich because we abandoned extremism

Yamina chairman says Religious Zionist party split away due to Yamina's willingness to appeal to other sectors of society.

US: Extremists killed over 400 people

US domestic extremists killed more than 400 people over the last decade, half of them to further the killer's ideology, survey says.

German authorities step up fight against extremism

As German authorities take on far-right extremists, Jews and others ask, ‘What took so long?’

European Jewish leader offers prize for fighting extremism

Moshe Kantor announces 1 million Euro prize for efforts to 'combat isolationism and nationalism.'

US: 2017 'deadliest year' for extremist violence

White supremacists committed more than half of extremist-related killings in US in 2017, report says.

FBI to right-winger: If you go to Israel, you will be detained

Israeli-American who posted photos of Rivlin, Netanyahu and others dressed in Nazi uniforms warned by FBI not to travel to Israel.

Haredi rabbi: 5-year-old girls 'shouldn't ride bicycles'

Rabbi of Jerusalem neighborhood of Nahlaot leaves many haredim unimpressed with extreme ruling, claims young girls can 'provoke' men.

'We must clarify to overcome'

Israel won't say 'Islam' in urging UN to fight 'extremism'

Irony: Israeli Legal Adviser says to defeat terror 'we must be clear about ideology at its source' - but neglects to clarify which ideology.

Extremist wedding groom's dad: 'These boys are not all bad'

Father of groom whose wedding video caused a storm says some of the guests came uninvited, hints public storm may serve ISA's interests.

Defense Minister convinced Yesha leaders: Jews behind Duma

Kedumim Council Head says alleged murderers of Arab family are anarchists, not part of religious Zionism.

Outrage over video showing celebration of Duma arson

Chief Rabbi, politicians denounce video in which extremists celebrate Duma arson. "This isn't Judaism," says Rabbi Lau.

'Good' UK Muslim School Bans Meeting With 'Outsiders'

UK boarding school threatens students with expulsion for using cell phones, non-Islamic clothing - gets 'good' rating by school group.

Fears Grow in Denmark of Jails as Radical Breeding Grounds

Danes fear Copenhagen shooter became radicalized in jail, and that more Islamic terrorists will emerge from similar path.

Malaysian ISIS Detainees Isolated After Preaching to Prisoners

As radical Islam creeps into moderate Malaysia, the government attempts new measures to clamp down on the influence of Islamic State.

Austria Passes New Law on Islam Over Fears of Extremism

Austria calls for standardized German-language translations of the Koran, prohibits foreign funding of Muslim organizations.

'Humiliate Christians Until They Convert'

Sermon by Salafi Islamist leader in UK details the bullying tactics advocated by global jihadists in the pursuit of an 'Islamic State'.

Sternhell: Political Violence ‘Happens Every Day’

Far-left professor who was one of Jack Teitel’s victims says violence typical for Jews in Judea, Samaria.

EU: Extremism at its Highest Level Since World War II

Violent extremism is at its highest level in Europe and is becoming a top security threat, say EU officials.

Hungarian Jews Cautiously Welcome Holocaust Pension Hike

Hungarian Jews welcome pension hike for Holocaust survivors, but say government needs to do more to combat anti-Semitism.

Neo-Nazi Ties May Force German Athletes to Take Democracy Pledge

Germany may force athletes to make a commitment to democracy; announcement comes days after national rower left Olympics over neo-Nazi ties