incitement to violence

Abdel Rahim Haj Yahya in his home in Tayibe after his release from prison, where he spent 27 months for social media posts. (Oren Ziv)

A Palestinian influencer spent 27 months in Israeli prison — for social media posts

Abdel Rahim Haj Yahya, an Israeli citizen, was convicted of incitement to terror soon after October 7. He is convinced it was because of his large following.

By Baker Zoubi and Oren Ziv February 10, 2026

Illustrative photo of Israeli newspapers stuffed into the back of a bus seat, (Maxim Dinshtein/Flash90)

The media’s role in shaping Jewish-Israeli attitudes toward Arabs

Whenever members of the Israeli government make outrageous statements or accusations against the Arab or Palestinian population, they are rarely challenged by the press that broadcasts those allegations into homes. The Knesset, Israel’s parliament, recently held a conference on the media’s role in perpetuating incitement against Arabs in the country.

By Social TV September 6, 2017

A Palestinian human rights activist is led to the Jerusalem District Court in handcuffs following his arrest Tuesday morning, January 20, 2016. (photo: Oren Ziv/Activestills.org)

If you’re Palestinian in Israel, satire can land you in jail

Anas Abudaabes was arrested last week for publishing a satirical Facebook post criticizing Arabs who celebrated the wildfires raging across Israel. Three separate judges claimed he was inciting to violence. By John Brown* The Be’er Sheva District Court rejected an appeal on the detention of Bedouin journalist Anas Abudaabes on Sunday, after he was arrested last…

By +972 Magazine November 27, 2016

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Palestinian worshippers walk toward the Dome of the Rock at Al-Aqsa Mosque compound before Friday prayers, the Old City of Jerusalem, November 14, 2014. (Faiz Abu Rmeleh/Activestills.org)

The incitement Netanyahu doesn’t want to talk about

The Israeli prime minister casts blame on Arab MKs and long-dead clerics but won’t talk about the messianic incitement coming from his own government. And forget about a discussion on the occupation’s role in inciting violence. Member of Knesset Basel Ghattas entered the Haram al-Sharif/Temple Mount on Monday in direct contradiction of instructions from Benjamin…

By Michael Schaeffer Omer-Man October 28, 2015