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.

|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.

|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.

|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.

|ByYOAV ETIEL

'Hate wedding' groom sentenced to 4 months community service

Five other adults were convicted for incitement to violence after footage was circulated from the wedding, held five months after the Duma arson.

APRIL 23, 2023ByMICHAEL STARR
Amiram Ben Uliel, accused of the Duma arson murder in July 2015 where three members of the Dawabshe family were killed, arrives to a court hearing on his appeal, at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem, on March 7, 2022.

High Court hears arguments against Ben-Gvir ministerial appointment

Attorney Gilad Barnea argued that Itamar Ben-Gvir's appointment was unreasonable, just like Arye Deri.

APRIL 3, 2023ByMICHAEL STARR
Israeli minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir arrives for a court hearing at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem, for petitions against his appointment as Israeli minister of National Security, April 3, 2023.

Two young Palestinians arrested for terror incitement on TikTok

The arrests come as the Israel Police is increasing its efforts to fight online incitement ahead of Ramadan, which starts this week.

MARCH 22, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
The TikTok logo is pictured outside the company's US head office in Culver City, California, US, September 15, 2020.

Smotrich and the toxic effects of crazy words in Israeli politics - analysis

Despite what its worst enemies say, Israel does not “wipe out” Palestinian cities. Smotrich created the impression that the Jewish state might consider this. 

MARCH 5, 2023ByHERB KEINON
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich is seen in Jerusalem, on February 21, 2023.

US may deny Smotrich entry after he called for wiping out Huwara

Smotrich said that Huwara needs to be wiped off the map following settler riots in the town that left one man dead.

MARCH 4, 2023ByTOVAH LAZAROFF
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich at a conference of the Religious Zionist Party, in Jerusalem, February 19, 2023.

Hate Wedding: Four convicted in post-Duma arson incitement case

The Hate Wedding celebrated the Duma arson that occurred four months prior in which members of the Dawabshe family were murdered.

MARCH 2, 2023ByMICHAEL STARR
Video of far-rightists stabbing photos of dead Palestinian baby‏

A-G to investigate MK Zvika Fogel for Huwara incitement

Fogel had made statements on multiple radio stations on Monday that have been alleged to be supportive of the Sunday riots.

MARCH 1, 2023ByMICHAEL STARR
NEW MK Zvika Fogel of Otzma Yehudit arrives for the opening session of the Knesset, in November

Otzma Yehudit MK calls for Huwara to be 'closed and burned'

Otzma Yehudit leader and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir breaks his silence and says he opposes the settler rampage.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023ByELIAV BREUER
Palestinians walk near cars burned in an attack by Israeli settlers following an incident where a Palestinian gunman killed two Israeli settlers near Huwara in the West Bank, February 27, 2023.

Labor Party files criminal complaint against Netanyahu

"I want to give you [ministers] a fist to strike at them [protestors against judicial reform]," Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in the cabinet meeting

FEBRUARY 25, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israel's opposition leader Benjamin Netanyahu is seen gesturing at the Knesset, on July 26, 2021.

Why is east Jerusalem burning with violence, incitement?

Is east Jerusalem on the verge of another conflagration? Are we reaching another period of clashes and terror attacks carried out by the city's Arab residents?

FEBRUARY 25, 2023ByPEGGY CIDOR
SMOKE RISES from the Shuafat refugee camp on Sunday.