Tag: Islamist Extremism

The Labour Party, under the leadership of Sir Keir Starmer, has committed to proscribe Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), a move that would represent a significant policy test on antisemitism.
Gideon Falter, CEO of the Campaign Against Antisemitism, faced discrimination by the police in London for being openly Jewish during a pro-Palestinian march, highlighting the lack of protection for Jews in such situations.
Michael Gove, known for his stance against Islamist extremism, introduced government policies to address extremism, noting a surge post-terror attacks.
The text criticizes Islamism and Islamist extremism for their regressive and authoritarian foundations, focusing on the violent and antisemitic actions of groups like Hamas.
The author argues that the Iran nuclear deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), has had disastrous consequences.
Devorah Halberstam, co-founder of the Jewish Children's Museum in Brooklyn, became involved in counterterrorism efforts after her son Ari was murdered in a terrorist attack in 1994.
Julia Ebner's book "The Rage: The Vicious Circle of Islamist and Far Right Extremism" explores the parallels between radical Islam and right-wing extremism, highlighting similarities like a sense of existential threat and a perceived historic mission to save their people.