Incitement

Police, Border Patrol arrest two for online incitement against Israel, support for Iranian regime

Two suspects, a 22-year-old man and a 35-year-old man, were arrested after monitoring of their social media accounts revealed the suspects praising the Iranian regime’s attacks against Israel.

MARCH 17, 2026|ByGOLDIE KATZ

Israeli Border Police officers patrol outside Damascus Gate in Jerusalem’s Old City during the beginning of the holy fasting month of Ramadan, February 18, 2026.

Illustrative image of woman wearing handcuffs.

Daughter of Hamas terrorist released in hostage deal arrested for online incitement to terrorism

The suspect was found to identify with Hamas, and incited against Israel, as well as encouraging enemy action during the war, including calls to harm Israelis.

MARCH 6, 2026|BySHIR PERETS

Policeman Uri Mektaev, 18, killed at his home, February 22, 2026.

Border Police officer killed by accidental IDF gunfire, investigation underway

Meanwhile, the IDF killed a terrorist trying to throw explosive devices in the West Bank, authorities arrested a Palestinian for inciting pro-Hamas violence, and the Gaza Division gained a new head.

FEBRUARY 22, 2026|ByJAMES GENN

Ahmed Abbadi, member of Hadash's national secretariat.

Haifa court extends detention of Hadash secretariat member over terror praise claims

The Haifa Magistrate’s Court extended the detention of Hadash national secretariat member Ahmed Abbadi, who is suspected of terror related incitement based on past social media posts.

DECEMBER 21, 2025|ByYOAV ETIEL

East Jerusalem man to be charged for inciting terrorism

A man from Shuafat in east Jerusalem may be indicted for inciting terrorism and violence at a mosque sermon, urging followers not to lay down weapons as it symbolizes honor and bravery.

DECEMBER 19, 2023ByALON HACHMON

Israeli security forces stand guard in the Shuafat refugee camp in east Jerusalem, February 13, 2023

‘We will choose a new path’: How Israel’s peace activists are responding to the war in Gaza

In addition, incitement toward Palestinians, including Israeli Arabs, appears to be on the rise.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023ByJTA/ELIYAHU FREEDMAN

The aftermath of Hamas attack on Kibbutz Kfar Aza, one of the hardest-hit communities in the October 7 onslaught by Hamas, on October 27, 2023.

Israel arrests NBC journalist for inciting terror, glorifying Hamas massacre

The journalist was arrested on Friday near a Jerusalem district police station, and her detention was extended by four days at the High Court.

NOVEMBER 18, 2023ByALON HACHMON

A Border Police officer stands guard, as Muslim Palestinians hold Friday prayers by a road outside the Old City of Jerusalem, October 27, 2023

Fauda actress calls descriptions of Hamas massacre ‘propaganda’

Mouna Hawa said her words were taken out of context.

NOVEMBER 1, 2023ByWALLA!

Israel arrests Palestinian singer, influencer for hate speech, call for terror

This arrest is part of the ongoing efforts to curb online incitement and endorsement of terrorism.

OCTOBER 17, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Israeli arrested for saying female hostages are 'enjoying sex in Gaza'

Police seized the suspect's phone and laptop after he was arrested for "incitement."

OCTOBER 13, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

The seditious post against female Israeli captives in Gaza

Police complaint filed on protest leader for calling coalition ‘Nazis'

Shikma Bressler had filed a libel suit against model Natali Dadon for claiming that the activist was undertaking dangerous actions, but had herself calling right-wing MKs Nazis.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023ByMICHAEL STARR

Physicist Shikma Bressler speaks during a protest, in Tel Aviv, August 5.

Israel is responsible for Palestinians killing Israelis - opinion

The placing of the blame on incitement is a clear strategy of successive Israeli governments to remove legitimate Palestinian claims from the public sphere.

AUGUST 10, 2023ByGERSHON BASKIN