Ruth Wisse argues that current trends in the Middle East, particularly those involving Hamas, draw historical parallels to the rise of Nazi Germany.

The entities involved

• Hamas →

  Palestinian Islamist political and military organization

  • South Africa filed a case against Israel at the International Court of Justice, concurrent with Trump's executive orders regarding funding cuts and Iran.Mon 17:31
  • An uprising began in Jerusalem after Ariel Sharon entered the Temple Mount, involving attacks and culminating in a summit agreement.Mon 16:56
• Nazi Germany →

  Germany from 1933 to 1945 while under control of the Nazi Party

  • Current trends are mirroring the rise of Nazi Germany in Europe.Sat 21:26
• Middle East →

  geopolitical region encompassing Egypt and most of Western Asia, including Iran

  • A US Air Force base in Fairford, located near the Oxfordshire border, is being utilized due to actions in the Middle East.Mon 17:54
  • Authorities are investigating an incident at a base in Fairford, with possible links to Iran and Russia.Mon 17:54

Related events

• Attacks leading to current conflict involving Hamas on September 21, 2026.Sep 21
• Hamas planned attacks against Jewish targets in Europe, utilizing infrastructure in Austria and transit through Denmark leading to Germany.Sep 12
• Israeli attacks are viewed as a continuation of genocide.Jun 7
• As the Hamas attacks continue to dominate the news cycle, German bodies are advancing legislation regarding the protection of Israel's right to exist.Jul 22
• A study focusing on the future of Israeli identity was released, referencing the Oct 7 attacks and the current conflict.Jul 7