The scene this week: hundreds of young Israeli Jews chanting "Death to Arabs" and attacking Palestinians. Is this part of today's reality in Israel? Yes. Confrontations began when Israeli police stopped Palestinians gathering outside Jerusalem's Damascus Gate, as was their custom during the holy month of Ramadan. Palestinians responded with attacks on Jewish passers-by, similar to "lone wolf" attacks of past years.
23. Extremism in Israel: Alive and Well?
23. Extremism in Israel: Alive and Well?
23. Extremism in Israel: Alive and Well?
The scene this week: hundreds of young Israeli Jews chanting "Death to Arabs" and attacking Palestinians. Is this part of today's reality in Israel? Yes. Confrontations began when Israeli police stopped Palestinians gathering outside Jerusalem's Damascus Gate, as was their custom during the holy month of Ramadan. Palestinians responded with attacks on Jewish passers-by, similar to "lone wolf" attacks of past years.