Nationalism

The Ben-Gvir effect exposes the West’s discomfort with Jewish power - opinion

The Ben-Gvir effect has brought front stage a long-muted Jewish nationalism, attracting intense animosity but also discreet curiosity from Western leaders seeking strategies against radical Islamism.

NATIONAL SECURITY MINISTER Itamar Ben-Gvir gestures the victory sign as he arrives at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem.
Palestinians and Israeli activists take part in the olive harvest in the village of Beitillu, northwest of Ramallah in the West Bank, overlooking Wadi Zarqa and opposite the illegal Israeli outpost of Or Binyamin, October 2, 2026.

IDF completes preparations for West Bank olive harvest, as nationalist violence, clashes expected

 THE ZIONIST identity didn’t overcome the Jewish identity, nor did the opposite occur: An IDF soldier puts on tefillin.

National-religious men overrepresented in IDF reserves as haredim stay absent, IDI analysis finds

The soldier punctured the tires, kicked the doors and mirrors, smashed the windshields, and slammed his weapon against the windows of cars in a West Bank operation. 

IDF soldier punctures tires, smashes door of Palestinian cars during West Bank operations


How reality surprised theory in the reform protests - opinion

Under certain conditions, not only is there no contradiction but, on the contrary, nationalistic loyalty strengthens the commitment to liberal and democratic values.

 MEMBERS OF the Brothers in Arms reservist movement meet with the media in Tel Aviv, in March.

Israel’s ‘sexual terrorism’ law passes preliminary reading

If the law passes, the current punishment of up to 16 years in prison could be doubled for sexual offenders with nationalistic motives.

 MK Limor Son Har Melech discussion in the Israeli parliament on the TV-show "Shtula" (Double agent), airing on Israeli TV,  November 21, 2022.

Is Israel's secular nationalism how God preserves Judaism? - opinion

There are millions of Jews whose sole affiliation with Judaism is their love and commitment to the State of Israel. Their nationalistic loyalty is merely the hidden hand of God.

 FLOWERS, SIRENS and songs are all cross-cultural, international symbols.

Smotrich & Palestinians - opinion

Steam-rollering extremist ideologies without regard to the effect on the beliefs or aspirations of others is not acceptable in a 21st-century democracy.

Minister of Finance Bezalel Smotrich holds a press conference with bereaved families in the Ministry of Finance in Jerusalem on January 8, 2023.

Law barring DR Congo’s only Jewish politician from presidency reconsidered

The bill has been criticized by human rights organizations, who are calling it unconstitutional, fearing that it could reignite violence in the recently war-torn state. 

Moises Katumbi speaks at the European Jewish Association's Jerusalem Day gala in Brussels, Belgium on June 4, 2016.

Serbian nationalists march in protest against Kosovo talks

Serbian nationalists, who want closer ties with Russia, criticize President Aleksandar Vucic for his role in talks over a Western-backed deal with Kosovo.

 Demonstrators hold flags during a rally in support of ethnic Serbs who are protesting against Pristina government actions in northern Kosovo, in Belgrade, Serbia, December 12, 2022.

Russian nationalists blast 'General Armageddon,' demand he justify Kherson retreat

While nationalists initially supported General Sergei Surovikin's retreat from Kherson, he is now under pressure to prove that the withdrawal was right.

 Commander of Russia's Aerospace Forces Sergei Surovikin attends a meeting in Sochi

When it comes to Israel, no news is good news - opinion

The public is on edge on the cusp of a new government. Nationalism and patriotism are a straitjacket for political debate underpinned by misinformation and confirmation bias.

 When and How the Arabs and Muslims Immigrated to the Land of Israel

Does this youth group teach Palestinian nationalism, visit Arafat tomb?

The Jerusalem Post found on social media almost two dozen instances of Palestinian nationalism and Land Day and Nakba Day commemorations by the movement’s youth group and other programs

 AJEEC participant waving a Palestinian flag at a demonstration.

Giorgia Meloni set to become Italy's most right-wing leader since WW2

Rightist bloc set for clear majority in both houses * Meloni would be country's first woman prime minister * Record low turnout casts shadow over result * Italy PD leader to step down

 Leader of Brothers of Italy Giorgia Meloni holds a sign at the party's election night headquarters, in Rome, Italy September 26, 2022.