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

Anti-gov’t activist held on suspicion of incitement after social media post calling for ‘rebellion'

Dr. Yolanda Yavor was arrested on suspicion of incitement after a post urging “rebellion,” with police saying her language created a real risk amid heightened national tensions.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025BySARAH BEN-NUN
Dr. Yolanda Yavor, a 50-year-old lecturer and prominent anti-government protest figure, was arrested on Friday morning on suspicion of incitement following a social-media post calling for a “rebellion” and urging action against what she described as Israel’s “traitorous” leadership.

Arab-Israeli arrested for incitement to terrorism, supporting Hamas

Meryam Halaika, 22, published four Arabic-language posts on Facebook calling for attacks and voicing identification with Hamas, according to the indictment.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025BySHIR PERETS
The Israeli police pointing towards the inside of a car.

Negev resident indicted for supporting ISIS, handing over illegal weapon

Alzana was arrested several weeks ago in a joint operation by the Shin Bet security service and the Southern District’s central investigative unit of the Israel Police.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025ByJOANIE MARGULIES
The Southern District Prosecutor’s Office on Monday filed an indictment in the Be’er Sheva District Court against Islam Alzana, a 21-year-old resident of the Bedouin town of Lakiya.

Police arrest three suspects for pro-Hamas, pro-ISIS social media posts

The arrests were carried out by the Ra'ah Unit in the Shai District, with the assistance of the Yehuda YASAM forces and IDF soldiers from the Etzion Brigade.

AUGUST 26, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Three suspects were arrested for alleged incitement and support of a terrorist organization, Israel Police confirmed on Monday.

Israeli music legend Efraim Shamir brought in for police questioning

Efraim Shamir, famous for his work in the popular Israeli rock band Kaveret, is believed to be under suspicion of incitement to terrorism and violence against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

AUGUST 6, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israeli singer Efraim Shamir.

Israel Police investigates left-wing journalist for expressing joy at death of five IDF soldiers

"The world is a better place this morning, without five young men who participated in one of the most brutal crimes against humanity," haredi left-wing journalist, Israel Frey, wrote on X/Twitter.

JULY 8, 2025ByJAMES GENN
Israel Frey protests calling for the release of Israeli hostages held in the Gaza Strip outside Hakirya Base in Tel Aviv, April 8, 2024.

IDF soldiers killed due to yeshivas 'neglecting Torah study', former chief rabbi claims

Yitzhak Yosef condoled the families of the five soldiers killed in Gaza's Beit Hanun in an open letter, calling for increased Torah study, implicitly denouncing haredi draft attempts.

JULY 8, 2025ByJAMES GENN
Shas spiritual leader and former Sephardic chief rabbi, Yitzhak Yosef, seen during a weekly lecture at the Yazdim synagogue in Jerusalem, June 07, 2025; illustrative.

'Wanted to die a martyr': Journalist arrested on suspicion of terror incitement

An additional post showed a photo of the terrorist who carried out the terror attack at the El-Khader Junction in Gush Etzion in December of 2024.

MARCH 17, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
View of the social media post shared by the east Jerusalem suspect. March 17, 2025.

Four arrested in Jerusalem for spreading terror support online, police say

Several people, including minors, were arrested.

MARCH 13, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Online incitement of terrorism by residents of East Jerusalem and the Old City.

'We descend with axes': West Bank mayor arrested for incitement against Israel

The arrest took place on February 19, 2025, following extensive monitoring of the mayor's social media posts.

MARCH 6, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Social media posts of man arrested for incitement in Bidya