Israel's enemies claim it is anti-Christian; Jewish rioters help them make the case | Dan Perry

The column argues that radical Jewish fringe elements provide Israel's enemies with images and stories that substantiate the accusation that Israel is anti-Christian. It cites reports of spitting on clergy, an attack on a nun, and harassment of Armenians. The IDF reported 660 cases of nationalist crime in the West Bank, a 50% increase. The closure of Taybeh illustrates the problem. The author calls for a fight against Jewish terrorism.

Dan Perry's column in Maariv News argues that radical Jewish fringe elements in Israel provide its enemies with images and stories that substantiate the accusation that Israel is anti-Christian. He cites reports of spitting on clergy, an attack on a Catholic nun in April, and harassment of Armenian Christians in Jerusalem. According to the column, the IDF reported 660 cases of nationalist crime in the West Bank in the first half of 2026, a 50% increase over last year, with six Palestinians killed and 140 wounded. He describes the closure of the village of Taybeh, the last Palestinian village with a Christian majority, after settler attacks. The author claims these actions constitute a moral failure and a security disaster, providing propaganda for Hamas and Iran. He calls for a comprehensive fight against Jewish terrorism after the elections on October 27, if Netanyahu is ousted.