How hatred of Jews became a common ground for Islamic terrorists and left-wing extremists, fueling domestic terrorism

Geopolitical violence abroad translates into homegrown threats in the US and Canada. Recent antisemitic attacks show how the Jewish community is a target of those threats.

By: Arie Perliger, UMass Lowell, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: March 18, 2026

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Last Updated: 4 months, 2 weeks ago

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By Arie Perliger, UMass Lowell

Every major escalation in the Middle East sends shock waves far beyond the region. In the United States, those shock waves arrive not as distant tremors but as catalysts for domestic radicalization and violence, particularly against Jewish communities.

The data is unambiguous.

Following the Hamas attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, which led to the deaths of more than 1,200 Israelis and taking of more than …

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